Two Travel Agents Charged After Mysterious Death of Jalandhar Woman in Oman
2 travel agents booked after Jalandhar woman’s mysterious death in Oman
Hindustan Times
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Following the mysterious death of 23-year-old Ankita from Jalandhar, India, in Oman, two travel agents have been charged with illegal trafficking and fraud. Ankita had traveled to Oman for a domestic help job but faced severe distress, leading to her untimely death.
- 01Ankita, a 23-year-old woman from Jalandhar, died under mysterious circumstances in Oman.
- 02Two travel agents, Jaskaran Singh and Asha Raninder, have been booked for trafficking and fraud.
- 03Ankita's family reported that she was subjected to mental trauma and had her passport confiscated.
- 04The travel agents allegedly demanded ₹3.71 lakh (approximately $4,500 USD) to return Ankita to India.
- 05The case highlights issues of illegal trafficking and exploitation of workers abroad.
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Ankita, a 23-year-old woman from Abadpura, Jalandhar, India, died under mysterious circumstances in Oman shortly after arriving for a domestic help job on a work visa. Travel agents Jaskaran Singh and Asha Raninder have been charged with illegal trafficking and fraud. They had promised Ankita a monthly salary of ₹30,000 (approximately $360 USD). After arriving in Oman in October 2025, Ankita communicated with her family, revealing that her employer had confiscated her passport and that she was experiencing mental distress. Contact with her ceased in November, and her family learned of her death on April 24 through a friend. The family also alleged that the travel agents demanded ₹3.71 lakh (approximately $4,500 USD) to facilitate her return. The agents have been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including trafficking and cheating.
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This incident raises awareness about the risks of illegal trafficking and exploitation faced by workers abroad, particularly women seeking employment.
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