India, Feb. 6 -- In February 2024, Jaspal Singh left his home in Punjab's Fatehgarh Churian, dreaming of a fresh start in the US. He had put everything on the line-his savings, his trust, and the hope of a better future.

However, instead of opportunity, he faced detention and deportation, returning with Rs.30 lakh lost and his dreams shattered.

On Wednesday, Singh stepped off a US military aircraft in Amritsar, one of 104 illegal Indian migrants arriving, their hopes dashed and futures uncertain for now.

"I had an agreement with an agent to be sent to America legally with a proper visa, but I was deceived. The deal was for Rs.30 lakh, and I lost all my money. I first traveled from Punjab to Europe, believing I was going legally. From t...