The “abroad dream” of many Indians is turning into a nightmare. While many Indians are adopting illegal routes to build a dream life in abroad, their desperation is being exploited by criminals. A case of the kidnapping of four Gujaratis who were going to Australia from Gujarat via Delhi has come to the fore.

The four Indians were taken hostage in Iran’s capital Tehran while they were taking illegal route to Australia. The kidnappers sent a video of the hostages to the agent who sent them to Australia and their families, demanding a ransom of crores of rupees. As the matter came to light, BJP MLA from Mansa Jayanti Patel wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking help. It has now been reported that all four Gujaratis have been released and have reached India.

On 19th Octobe

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