Did NIA Just Arrest Two Haryana Residents in the Shocking ‘Dunki Immigration’ Case?

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Key Takeaways
- NIA arrests two Haryana residents in the Dunki immigration case.
- Evidence collected includes digital devices and materials.
- Gopal Singh played a crucial role in managing victims’ travel.
- Shubham Saini’s case highlights the dangers of illegal immigration.
- The NIA is actively pursuing further investigations.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (NationPress) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two individuals, both from Haryana, in connection with a human trafficking case involving illegal immigration to the U.S. via the notorious ‘Dunki route’.
The suspects, Ravi Kumar and Gopal Singh, were detained during a series of thorough searches at four sites across Haryana and Punjab under case number RC-10/2025/NIA/DLI. Two search locations were in the Karnal district of Haryana, with additional searches in Yamuna Nagar and Gurdaspur.
Evidence collected from digital devices and other materials during these searches is currently under analysis to uncover further details regarding the criminal conspiracy linked to the immigration racket. Investigations by the NIA indicated that both Ravi and Gopal were integral members of a transnational syndicate that misled Indian citizens with false assurances of legitimate travel to the U.S.
Gopal collaborated with another primary suspect, Jai Kumar, along with Ravi, to facilitate the illegal journeys of multiple victims.
He was responsible for managing hotel arrangements and travel plans for the victims while also serving as an agent for other co-victims. According to NIA findings, he assisted in gathering payments from the victims and their families. This case is linked to the illegal immigration of Shubham Saini, a resident of Naraingarh, Haryana.
In January, Shubham was intercepted by U.S. authorities at the border and subsequently deported back to India. His complaint to the local police revealed that he was trafficked to the U.S. via South and Central American countries, where he endured captivity, abuse, and extortion.
A staggering total of Rs 42 lakhs was allegedly paid in installments by him and his family to this syndicate.
The NIA is persistently pursuing its investigation into this case, which has significant international connections, aiming to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this conspiracy.