In a series of recent events, it has been revealed that a Dubai-Nicaragua flight, carrying 200 passengers, made an unexpected halt at an airport in Germany. This incident occurred just two days before another flight, transporting 303 Indians, was grounded in France over suspicions of human smuggling. Notably, approximately 60 of the passengers from the Dubai-Nicaragua flight were reported to be from Gujarat.
Sources suggest that the same agents involved in the subsequent Vatry incident arranged for this charter, which paused at a German airport for 10-12 hours. The passengers, primarily hailing from Kalol, Mehsana, Anand, and Ahmedabad, aimed to reach the US. The flight’s strategic stopover at a small German airport, avoiding larger hubs to mitigate legal repercussions, allowed passengers to rest in a lounge during the halt.
Upon reaching Nicaragua, the passengers sought assistance from ‘donkers,’ local operators facilitating the journey into Honduras. It’s noteworthy that ‘donkers’ are known to aid individuals in crossing into the US. Facing gunfire at the Nicaragua-Honduras border, the migrants then proceeded to Guatemala, where they stayed for two days. Subsequently, two buses were arranged to facilitate their crossing into Mexico.
This revelation sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by individuals opting for unconventional routes, emphasizing the need for scrutinizing and addressing the root causes behind such migrations.