Indian police have arrested four individuals suspected of luring young men to Russia with the promise of lucrative jobs or university places only to force them to fight in the war in Ukraine. Similar cases have emerged in other South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka and Nepal. India has called for dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict but has not condemned Russia. Meanwhile, India has increased its purchase of cheap Russian oil since the war.
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The CBI is investigating Azad Yousuf Kumar’s exploitation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Limited progress has been made with the Russian government for his return.
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Former director general of Police, Dr. P.M. Nair, discussed how technology has worsened the issue of human trafficking, but also highlighted the potential for technology to be used as a tool to combat this crime. The workshop on restoring human dignity addressed the laws and preventive measures concerning trafficking. Speakers emphasized the need for collaboration and support to fight against human trafficking.
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The state government of Goa has granted below the poverty line (BPL) ration cards to 10 survivors of human trafficking with the help of an NGO and the Goa State Legal Services Authority. The survivors expressed relief and happiness as they no longer have to struggle for food. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the fight against human trafficking, allowing the survivors and their families to benefit from government schemes.
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The statements of all 66 passengers from Gujarat on the Nicaragua-bound flight that was sent back to India by France have been recorded as part of the state CID’s probe into alleged human trafficking. An FIR will be lodged soon.
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A plane carrying 303 Indian passengers from the UAE bound for Nicaragua was grounded in France due to suspicions of human trafficking. The Indian Embassy in France has obtained consular access and is investigating the situation while ensuring the well-being of the passengers.
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Relations between India and Canada have worsened as accusations fly about plots to kill Sikh separatists. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that Indian intelligence was behind an assassination in British Columbia. The White House now confirms a similar plot on U.S. soil.
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A record number of Indians, 96,917, were arrested while crossing illegally into the USA from November 2022 to September 2023, marking a five-fold rise since 2019. Many of them have told US authorities that they are fleeing their country due to fear. Criminal cartels in Mexico are involved in human trafficking and coaching migrants on how to game the asylum process. The data shows a trend of increasing desperation among people to leave their country and enter the USA. Most of the illegal immigrants from India come from Gujarat and Punjab states.
