The illegal immigration situation in the U.S. has become worse, and many individuals are desperate to reach America. The immigrants find help from agents; thus, they pay large sums of money to cross the border. The agents mislead them, suggesting illegal routes that end in tragedy. The story of Harvinder Singh, from a village in Punjab, is one of many tragic attempts to enter the U.S. illegally.
Harvinder also narrated his horrific experience with the media. He had paid a huge amount to an agent who had promised him an easy route to the U.S. Things started turning sour after he had paid. The agent had first attempted to send him to the U.S. through a flight from Delhi to Qatar, then Brazil, and finally Peru. But all of these flights did not exist. The agent then promised to take him to Panama and Colombia, only to leave him stranded. Finally, after a three-day walk on mountain ridges, Harvinder and others boarded a boat to head towards Mexico. They ended the long sea journey of 24 hours on the midnight freight. The boat sank, and one person lost their life. Some dead bodies crossed their way in the journey - people who died during failed attempts to cross illegally. Harvinder was traumatized but reached Mexico. He managed to reach Mexico but was caught just as he was near the U.S. border.
This journey has become a similar phenomenon for many such as Sukhpal Singh of Darapur village in Punjab. Sukhpal, like Harvinder, had also begun the journey at the perilous sea and mountainous journey on foot. He remembered that in case anyone fell injured during this journey, it was not an uncommon sight for them to be left behind on the mountains and seas to their certain death. Many such people who began traveling on this route ended up giving their lives untimely.
In his address to others, Sukhpal calls upon them to not let the agents get them trapped through false promises.
He said, "The perilous journey into illegal immigration and many families-children are bearing the cost for these dangerous dreams. The struggles and sufferings associated with those failed attempts will teach a lesson. People should not jeopardize their lives or those of their family members for the deceptive promises of a better life overseas. This is not just a personal tragedy but a global crisis affecting many countries, especially in regions like Punjab, where illegal immigration is a common dream for many. The dangerous and deadly routes taken by migrants seeking a better life should be a wake-up call for governments to find humane and safe alternatives for those in desperate need.