Mangaluru: Man stranded in Kuwait returns home, narrates ordeal


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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Jul 15: Abhishek, who was among the 35 youths from Mangaluru, who were trapped in Kuwait after they were allegedly falsely, promised lucrative jobs by an agency, reached Mangaluru on Monday, July 15.

Abhishek got the ticket from Kuwait to Mumbai and arrived at Mumbai International Airport on Sunday. He then travelled to Mangaluru by bus. On the early morning of Monday, July 15, he reached his uncle's house at Yeyyadi in the city and later moved to Badaje, Manjeshwara, his native place.

When Daijiworld team met him at Yeyyadi, he narrated the heart-rending story and gave information about the days he spent in Kuwait.

Abhishek said, “The agent offered me a job at Kuwait and for that he demanded Rs 65,000. Later I learnt that many people have paid the same amount and all are going to join for a single company. Then the agent instructed us to get the medical test done twice. After the medical test, we paid for the ticket fare separately. Once we reached Kuwait airport, we came to know that we have to stay for two months in the accommodation in order to get the license to ride the bike. But after getting the license only few people got the job and others were compelled to stay back in their rooms. Within a week, the company filed cases of accidents and damages to the bike against some, who got the two-wheeler license. This time, we realized that something is fishy and that the company is not interested to provide jobs to us. When we contacted the recruitment agency it did not respond appropriately and escaped from the responsibility.

“After queries we came to know that the company and the agent, who has sent us to Kuwait do not have any connection. The agent who took us to Kuwait only has an agreement with a local Kuwaiti agent for supply of labourers. He is not aware of the technical procedures and the current status of the company. We spent three months in room without job and money. When the company stopped providing food and water, we were compelled to shoot the video and post it on social media through mobile phone. Once the video got circulated, Vedavyas Kamath, MLA responded quickly. But Mohandas Kamath, Mangaluru-based resident at Kuwait, The Indian Engineers’ Association of Kuwait, and Sibi U S, second secretary (Labour), Indian Embassy, Kuwait, took the issue on high priority and helped us to come out of the trap. They provided us food, arranged return tickets and other technical support. Personally I thank these people and also express my gratitude to Daijiworld Media, which stood by us in our difficult time, the press fraternity of Mangaluru and social media friends for their media assistance,” added Abhishek.

When asked about his future plans Nishan said, “I am lucky that I got ticket and passport in the first lot. Before July 17, the other 27 people will get their passports and will fly home. Seven are still struggling there and they cannot fly because the company has filed cases against them for accident and minor damages in bikes, which has happened at the time of duty. Once all reach India, we will discuss about legal action against the agency and recover the money which we have paid them. Now my first priority is to meet my parents, relatives and friends.”

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  • Eminef, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    The agents should be made to compensate these youth three time the amount they paid. Henceforth the agents should do complete research on the company prior to taking money from innocent persons who are looking for jobs.

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  • Evans C. Sumitra, Udupi/ New York, USA.

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    I am glad that gulf aspirant is back and hope the others follow suit. I am sure all these guys must have paid their hard earned money to the agents. I hope all the others will come back soon as you must have had a tough time without money, food, and accommodation. This is a lesson for others who have already fallen in this soup. Think twice before paying money to the agents and if you are ready to leave check with the Indian Government who have special department. Please do not waste your hard earned money. I was also working in Dubai with a reputed company for five years from 1070-80's and then moved to New York with my wife and children who are well settled there. I and my wife are happily retired and travel back and forth. God is great and will always be.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    This is truly incredulous n mind blowing !!! Paying agents Rs 65000-00, for a non existent job, in the Middle East, getting stranded n finaly landing back home. !!!! Why on earth, do these foolish youth's fall prey to these unscrupulous agents ????? Don't they realize, that the gulf boom is over ??? The state government is directly responsible for this sordid mess.. They have never developed Dakshin Kannada, district, since independence.... Mangalore is only a tourist educational center, where outsiders, even foreigners, come get degrees and vanish forever... These educational and Medical hospitals mafia, are minting n generating volumes in revenue, Educated locals are left high and dry.... This is the ultimate, real tragedy of all Mangaloreans !!!

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 16 2019

    The quality of education too has fallen down drastically with mushrooming of professional colleges in very book and corner who admit students with as little as 45% marks to very tough courses by charging high fees; this results in many students not getting jobs in the specialization who then land up in BPOs, call centres etc.

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    Job seekers, before paying amount to agent to get gulf visa, should ask the agent for company/HR details, they are going to serve for. Then, they have to directly get confirmation on job role, salary and other benefits that company offer. Nobody should blindly believe what agents say.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    In DK there is such a shortage of skilled labour that outsiders come in hordes & earn handsomely whereas our youth are lured by the Gulf glitter when the situation there is very bad!

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  • Evans C. Sumitra, Udupi/ New York, USA.

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai,
    I fully agree with your comments. Some people are crazy to go to gulf countries without knowing what is in store for them when they reach. These agents cheat by taking big amount and vanish in thin air.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    I don't understand why these youth pay huge sums to go for jobs with a measly salary when they can earn their living here!!

    BTW, they should be aware that the situation in the Gulf is very shaky; also genuine agents never take money from selected employees; only rogue AGENTS charge money!

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Jul 16 2019

    Rudolf Rodrigues Mumbai,it is not their fault one side,because they see many coming from gulf and bring gold and throw money around,and many things which are (were)not available here.Thats called doorada betta kannige nunnage,means hills from faraway looks very fine and good.How many of these workers dont want to reveal how and what they work,how hard life is there,dont want to blame themselves in front of their home people.I dont say all ,but some not professional workers have a hard life there.Even professionals too sometimes offered quite different jobs than what in their visa written.Only few have luck to gain profitable job.where their own people try to find.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    We can only praise the Almighty & pray for the speedy return of all our Youth ...

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  • Felix, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jul 15 2019

    Welcome back gentleman. Thanks to everyone who worked behind this. Faith in humanity has been restored. Also appreciate the courage of the stranded youths for not taking extreme steps in midst of difficulties.

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