Smugglers jailed for deaths of Indian family in US-Canada border blizzard
Summary
Two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand, received prison sentences for their roles in the deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross into the US from Canada during a blizzard in January 2022. The Patel family, traveling from India, died from freezing temperatures near the US-Canada border. Patel and Shand were involved in human trafficking that led to these tragic events.Key Facts
- The Patel family from India died near the US-Canada border in January 2022 while trying to cross during a blizzard.
- Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel was sentenced to over 10 years in prison, and Steve Anthony Shand was sentenced to six-and-a-half years.
- Both men were convicted of human trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and culpable homicide.
- The family, including two schoolteachers and their children, were caught in -38C (-36F) temperatures.
- The Patels were part of a larger group being smuggled into the US and got separated.
- They were found 12 meters from the US border in Manitoba, Canada.
- Shand was supposed to pick up the migrants after they crossed the border.
- Prosecutors said Patel and Shand prioritized profit over the safety of migrants.
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