Trial Begins for Human Smuggling Case After Family Freezes at Canada-US Border

Two men, Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand, are set to stand trial for their alleged roles in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross the Canada-US border in January 2022. The family, including two young children, froze to death in extreme cold conditions while trying to reach the US. The case highlights the growing issue of illegal immigration from India, driven by economic aspirations and facilitated by smuggling networks, despite the dangers involved.