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London:

Indian nationals are reportedly the third largest migrant group to reach UK beaches illegally by crossing the English Channel in life-threatening small boats. 

Home Office officials believe Indian students are exploiting a loophole in rules that allow asylum seekers to study in Britain and pay significantly less than international fees, The Times newspaper reported. allows payment. 

It has been said in the report that about 250 Indian migrants crossed the English Channel this year through small nakas, risking their lives.

This number is 233 more than those who crossed the English Channel last year.

In this way, Indian citizens are in third place after Afghan and Syrian citizens in this matter.

The report claimed, "One theory behind this is being told Serbia's visa-free travel rule for Indians."

Home Office officials believe that through this the door of entry to Europe has been opened.

Sanam Arora, president of the organization representing Indian students in the UK, said, "It is very disturbing to hear and NISAU (National Indian Students and Alumni Union) has heard about such activity for the first time."

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