Hakki-Pikki Family in Crisis in Africa
A family belonging to the Hakki-Pikki community from Karnataka is currently stranded in an African country and has appealed to the central government for assistance in retrieving their passports.
Before their three-month visa expired, the trio handed over their passports and approximately Rs 4 lakh to a local agent for visa renewal. However, the agent has not returned their documents or processed the renewal, leaving them in a precarious situation.
The family has urged the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene and help them recover their passports so they can return to India. The Hakki-Pikki community is a traditional nomadic tribe known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle.
This incident highlights the vulnerabilities faced by Indian travelers in foreign countries, especially when dealing with unauthorized agents. The family hopes for a swift resolution to their ordeal.
