US Deports 54 Indians, Including 50 From Haryana For Illegal Entry

The United States has deported fifty-four young men from Haryana for entering illegally via the 'Donkey Route'. Authorities are investigating further connections to organised crime.

By Oneindia Desk

Updated: Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:49 [IST]

Fifty-four young men from Haryana have been deported by the United States for allegedly entering the country through an illegal route known as the "Donkey Route", ANI reported.

They arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Flight OAE-4767. The deportees hail from various districts, including Karnal, Kaithal, Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Jind, Sonipat, Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, and Fatehabad.

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Fifty-four young men from Haryana were deported from the United States for illegal entry via the Donkey Route, arriving in Delhi on Flight OAE-4767; they came from districts including Karnal and Kaithal, and were aged between 25 and 40. Separately, Haryana's STF arrested Lakhwinder Singh, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, who was deported from the US and involved in extortion since 2022.

US Deports 54 Indians Including 50 From Haryana For Illegal Entry

Most of these individuals are aged between 25 and 40. Upon arrival in Delhi, they were handed over to their families by Karnal police. No complaints against agents facilitating their travel were reported. The Trump administration's firm approach to illegal immigration has resulted in increased deportations of individuals without valid residency status.

Illegal Immigration Crackdown

Karnal DSP Sandeep Kumar confirmed that these individuals used the illegal "donkey route" to enter the US. He stated that no agent-related complaints have been received but warned against attempting such illegal methods due to potential severe consequences. An investigation is ongoing to uncover any criminal records among the deportees.

The US government has consistently deported those violating immigration laws or lacking legal grounds to stay in the country. Since Donald Trump took office as President in January this year, there has been a significant crackdown on illegal immigrants by US law enforcement agencies.

Organised Crime Arrest

In a separate development, Haryana's Special Task Force (STF) arrested Lakhwinder Singh, alias Lakha. He is a close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and was apprehended after being deported from the USA. Singh had been operating under Anmol Bishnoi's directions since 2022 and was involved in extortion and firing incidents in Haryana and Punjab.

Lakhwinder Singh has a notable criminal history with cases registered across several districts including Sonipat, Rohtak, Yamuna Nagar, Kaithal, and Ambala. A Look Out Circular (LOC) and Red Corner Notice (RCN) were issued against him in 2023 and 2024 respectively by STF Haryana.

With inputs from ANI