After America, now the United Kingdom (UK) has also started expelling people living illegally in the country. Recently, raids were conducted at 828 places in the UK, from where 609 people have been arrested. According to the report, most of the arrested people are Punjabis, who went on study or tourist visa and were living illegally despite the visa expiring.
Action also taken against those who employ illegal immigrants
7 people were arrested in an Indian restaurant in Humberside, Northern England, out of which 4 were taken into custody. Since the Labor government came to power, about 19,000 foreign criminals and illegal immigrants have been expelled from the country. Most of them are Punjabis. As a result of this strict action, heavy fines are also being imposed on employers who employ illegal immigrants. The owner may have to pay a fine of up to 60,000 pounds (Rs 60 lakh) for keeping an illegal employee.
Concern among Indians living in UK
UK resident Kirpal Singh says that this move coincides with the strict migration policy of US President Donald Trump, who has recently taken massive action against illegal immigrants. After this campaign in Britain, concern has increased in the Indian community. Especially among small business owners, who fear that if any illegal immigrant is found in their staff, they may face heavy fines.
Human rights organizations in support of immigrants
Human rights organizations have said that the government should give illegal immigrants a chance to legalize them instead of expelling them, but the government is in a mood to continue its strictness. Home Office enforcement chief Eddie Montgomery said that those who violate our system will not be spared.
More than 7 lakh Punjabis in UK
There are more than 7 lakh Punjabis in the UK at present and the majority are from the Sikh community. The UK has relaxed the study visa rules since 2008, taking advantage of which a large number of youth have gone to the UK on a study visa. According to the latest official figures, 1 million students in the UK have English as their second language, while Punjabi is the most widely spoken language among students whose first language is not English.