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Crime
Three Gujarat Residents Missing After Attempted Illegal US Travel, Kin Say They Were Abducted in Ethiopia
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 07:31 AM
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Three residents of Gujarat who set out for the United States via an illegal route are reported missing, with their families alleging they were abducted in Ethiopia.
Three individuals from Gujarat who had left India aiming to reach the United States through an unauthorized channel have been declared missing, according to statements from their relatives. The family members allege that the trio was intercepted and taken against their will while transiting through Ethiopia.
Local authorities in Gujarat have opened a missing‑persons case and are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs to trace the whereabouts of the three men. The police have sought cooperation from Ethiopian law‑enforcement agencies, requesting information on any recent arrests or detentions that match the description of the missing nationals.
The incident highlights the growing risks associated with illegal migration routes that bypass official visa procedures. Officials have warned that such pathways often expose travelers to human‑trafficking networks and arbitrary detention in foreign jurisdictions.
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens abroad to register with the nearest Indian embassy and to avoid irregular travel arrangements. The families await further clarification from Ethiopian authorities and have appealed for swift diplomatic intervention.
Local authorities in Gujarat have opened a missing‑persons case and are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs to trace the whereabouts of the three men. The police have sought cooperation from Ethiopian law‑enforcement agencies, requesting information on any recent arrests or detentions that match the description of the missing nationals.
The incident highlights the growing risks associated with illegal migration routes that bypass official visa procedures. Officials have warned that such pathways often expose travelers to human‑trafficking networks and arbitrary detention in foreign jurisdictions.
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens abroad to register with the nearest Indian embassy and to avoid irregular travel arrangements. The families await further clarification from Ethiopian authorities and have appealed for swift diplomatic intervention.