Seven youths from Ropar district in Punjab, who were stranded in Tajikistan after allegedly falling victim to a travel fraud, returned to India today afternoon. They landed at Delhi airport and are scheduled to reach Chandigarh by 7 pm, according to sources.

As the youths have returned, the race for political mileage over their repatriation has begun. A spokesperson for Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney (AAP) has claimed that the youths were repatriated due to his efforts. The spokesperson stated that Sahney first took up the matter with the Indian Embassy in Tajikistan on October 19. His team also met the youths at Delhi airport.

Sahney stated that the youths would be provided with skills and employment opportunities in Punjab, ensuring they are not compelled to seek jobs abroad. Th

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