Donkey Route: ED Raids Expose Punjab-Haryana Human Trafficking Ring
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a major crackdown on July 11, 2025, conducting searches at seven locations across Punjab and Haryana. The operation targeted a sophisticated human trafficking network dubbed the “Donkey Route.”
This illicit operation facilitates illegal entry into the United States for Indian nationals previously deported. The ED’s investigation zeroes in on the financial aspects of this criminal enterprise.
The probe is focused on money laundering allegations, examining the flow of funds and instances of extortion targeting both migrants and their families. Significant evidence is expected to emerge from the seized documents and digital data.
The “Donkey Route” case highlights the transnational nature of human trafficking and the urgent need for stronger cross-border cooperation to dismantle such criminal networks. This investigation sends a strong message, deterring those involved in this exploitative trade and offering hope to vulnerable victims. The impact on families financially ruined by these operations is a pressing concern requiring immediate attention from authorities.
