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Three Indians Missing on Illegal US Route, Family Blames Abduction in Ethiopia
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 11:17 AM
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Three Indian relatives vanished while attempting an illegal journey to the United States, and their family alleges they were abducted in Ethiopia.
Three Indian relatives were reported missing after attempting an illegal route to the United States. The family claims that the trio was abducted while in Ethiopia, where they had stopped during their journey.
Details about the circumstances of the disappearance remain scarce. No official statements from Ethiopian authorities have been released, and the Indian embassy has not yet confirmed any involvement.
The family has urged local and international law‑enforcement agencies to investigate the alleged abduction and to provide updates on the missing persons. They have also requested that any information regarding the relatives’ whereabouts be shared promptly.
The incident highlights the risks faced by migrants who choose clandestine paths to reach the United States. Authorities in both countries have warned of increasing smuggling networks and the dangers associated with such routes.
Details about the circumstances of the disappearance remain scarce. No official statements from Ethiopian authorities have been released, and the Indian embassy has not yet confirmed any involvement.
The family has urged local and international law‑enforcement agencies to investigate the alleged abduction and to provide updates on the missing persons. They have also requested that any information regarding the relatives’ whereabouts be shared promptly.
The incident highlights the risks faced by migrants who choose clandestine paths to reach the United States. Authorities in both countries have warned of increasing smuggling networks and the dangers associated with such routes.