In Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, cases of pigeon (cheating in the name of sending abroad by fake agents) are continuously increasing. Recently, in a special camp held at Puranpur police station, more than 250 victims lodged their complaints, out of which 88 cases are ready to file a case.
The painful stories of the victims are heartbreaking. A case also came up in these incidents which surprised everyone –62 lakh rupees cheated from retired military Meva Singh!
Fraud from military: The reality of bad dreams became a son’s dream!
Residents of Gajraula police station area Retired military Meva Singh The story of is very painful. After retirement from the Indian Army, he was working as a security guard in a local bank. He provided good education of both his sons and younger son Satvinder The agents got caught in the affair to fulfill the dream of going abroad.
Vicious agents assured him that His son will reach America for just a few lakh rupees. Initially, agents lured him of low cost by telling him a tourist visa, but gradually the total 62 lakh rupees were cheated.
In the process of turning dreams into reality Meva Singh’s lifetime earnings were looted, even had to sell his land. But in the end, his son did not reach America but was sent to Dubai, where he is struggling for employment.
The black world of pigeons: How do you consequently give fraud?
The game of pigeon in Pilibhit runs in a planned manner. These gangs target youth who dream of going abroad.
How is cheating?
- Breaking offer: Visa at low cost and job abroad is given.
- Fake documents: People are taken into confidence by showing fake visas and papers.
- Fraud in installments: Initially, trust is made with less money, then gradually a huge amount is fixed.
- Sending incorrect location: The dream of America, Canada or Europe is sent to Dubai, Malaysia or Thailand.
- Agents escape: After getting the money, the agents disappear and the victims realize their cheating when they get trapped abroad.
Police action action, pigeons are evening!
The Pilibhit police are constantly taking action against the pigeons. Superintendent of Police Avinash Pandey Special camps are being organized under the leadership of the victims so that the victims can register their complaints.
Action so far:
क्या over 250 complaints filed
क्या Preparations to file a case in 88 cases
क्या several vicious agents arrested
Awareness campaign begins
SP Avinash Pandey Has appealed to the youth to go abroad only Authorized and government recognized agents Take help of If a person is a victim of fraud, he should immediately contact the police.
Pigeon’s Nexus: These thugs are active across the country!
Not only Pilibhit, but in the whole of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Bihar The network of pigeons is spread. There has been a huge increase in such cases in recent years, where thousands of youth have been cheated in the name of sending them abroad.
Some big cases related to pigeonies between 2019-2024:
300 crores cheated in Punjab: Fake agents cheated crores of rupees in the name of sending youth to Canada.
More than 2000 fake travel agencies were caught in Delhi.
More than 5000 cases reported in UP, but in many cases the victims are still wandering for justice.
The government and police administration are constantly trying to curb this crime, but due to lack of awareness, people are still getting caught in the trap of thugs.
Take these precautions to avoid pigeons!
just to go abroad Government approved agents Take services of
Tourist visa deception Do not come in
without investigation Do not give money to anyone.
Verification on official website Whether the agent is registered or not.
If you fall prey to cheating, immediately Inform the police and the Ministry of External Affairs.
How long the misdeeds of pigeons?
The terror of pigeons in Pilibhit is not taking the name of stopping. Every day new victims are coming forward, whose dreams and future are offering the tricks of thugs.
The strictness of the police and the awareness of the victims can curb this crime. Those who dream of going abroad need to be cautious, so that their dream does not become a victim of any fraud.
If you are thinking of going abroad too, be cautious! Avoid pigeons and adopt the right path!