New Delhi: An 18-year-old youth from Haryana’s Kaithal district has been killed in Guatemala while attempting to enter the United States through the illegal “dunki” route, his family has alleged. The deceased, Yuvraj from Mohna village, had reportedly paid between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 50 lakh to three agents who promised to help him reach the US.

According to his maternal uncle Gurpej Singh, Yuvraj left India in October last year after completing his Class 12 education, hoping to travel safely to America. The family was told that a network of contacts would ensure his safe passage. However, soon after he left, communication with him was lost. ADVERTISEMENT

A few months later, the family received disturbing videos showing Yuvraj and another youth being held captive in Guatemala. The traffic

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