Dunki’, the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan movie is based on migrants on the Donkey route
Dunki route or Donkey travel is an illegal trip a lot of people take to get out of their country across borders all over the world
Migrants from India begin in Latin American countries like Ecuador, Bolivia, or Guyana, where visa-on-arrival or easy tourist visas are often available
Migrants from India begin in Latin American countries like Ecuador, Bolivia, or Guyana, where visa-on-arrival or easy tourist visas are often available
In Guatemala, migrants are handed over to new traffickers, initiating a game of hide-and-seek with governments
Some opt for a riskier route from San Andrés to Nicaragua, involving boats and transfers, attempting to avoid the hazards of the Darién Gap
Crossing the US-Mexico border entails jumping fences or navigating the Rio Grande River, leading to detention where asylum eligibility determines migrants' fate
Migrants have recently explored a safer route from Europe to Mexico, where agents' contacts play a crucial role in the journey's success
Dunki trip costs between Rs 15 lakh to Rs 70 lakh, often paid in installments, with failure to make payments posing life-threatening consequences