Chandigarh/Jalandhar, Feb. 24 -- In a significant crackdown on unauthorized immigration activities, Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal has issued notices to a total of 271 travel agents in Jalandhar for failing to renew their licenses. The move comes amid growing concerns over **human trafficking and fraudulent immigration practices** in the district, which is a major hub for overseas migration aspirants.
As part of the intensified scrutiny, the Deputy Commissioner has directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to conduct thorough document inspections at the offices of travel agents and immigration consultants operating within their jurisdictions. This step aims to ensure that only legally registered agents are facilita...