# Punjab man in Mexico warns against ‘donkey’ route in tearful video

2026-08-14T12:11:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Punjabi Sikh youth claiming to be stranded in Mexico has released a tearful video warning others against the illegal 'donkey' route to foreign countries. In the 33-second clip, the man is seen lying on a bed, hands folded, alleging he was assaulted after trying to escape. He repeatedly says 'I made a mistake' and urges people not to risk their lives. Both NDTV and India TV News report the video has gone viral, with the youth appealing from an undisclosed location in Mexico.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/made-a-mistake-punjab-youth-warns-against-donkey-route-in-tearful-video-from-mexico-11909122#publisher=newsstand>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/punjab-man-s-video-exposes-donkey-route-horror-says-i-made-a-mistake-in-tearful-appeal-from-mexico-watch-2026-08-14-1051374>

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