Nelson D'Souza in deep trouble at Kuwait - Seeks humanitarian help


Daijiworld Media Network – Kuwait (SB)

Kuwait, Jun 17: Nelson D'Souza, a youth from Amblamogeru, Mangaluru here was ecstatic when he bagged employment in Kuwait nine months back. He yearned to support his family and dreamt of a rosy future for himself and his close ones. But when he reached his work place, all his dreams were shattered as he was made to work like a slave. The local sponsor only took care of his food requirement, it is learnt. The employer has seized his passport and there is no way they can come back on his own.

As per sources from Kuwait in a recent development four days back Nelson's father fell sick and he requested to return to India. Instead of sending him to India, the sponsor sent him to a remote area of Saudi- Kuwait border and instructed him to work there until further orders. It is learnt that since the last three days Nelson was not provided with food by his employer. In a whatsapp message last night, Nelson informed his friends he does not have any connectivity to outer world and the currency and battery of mobile phone also getting drained.

On the basis of information provided by the sources, Daijiworld contacted some friends of Nelson and tried to get more information about Nelson's tragic story. They have informed that Nelson belongs to a poor family and happens to be the only breadwinner for the family. Since the last many days, his father has been sick and Nelson approached his sponsor and asked the passport to be returned to him for returning to India. Accusing Nelson of having fabricated the story of his father's illness the sponsor sent him to Wafra, a hilly area situated on Saudi- Kuwait border as punishment . Since the last three days his friends have been trying to contact him over mobile phone but due to poor connectivity they could not reach him. On Sunday night Nelson called his friends and narrated his tragic story. The friends noticed that Nelson was tired and could not speak properly. He also informed his friends that he was trying to escape from Wafra and on the way to Jamia.

It is also learnt that the sponsor agreed to release Nelson if he pays 500 KD as a fee of visa cancellation process and handover passport back to him. But the friends are unable to pay this huge amount at a time because they all have been working there for a low pay. They say that the cancellation process is complicated and they are not sure that the sponsor will release Nelson if the money paid. Government or NGOs who know the law of Kuwait can only help Nelson for his safe return to India. 

Now the young man is in real trouble. He is hopeful that some Good Samaritan will come to his rescue and release him from the bond. His family also has been waiting for his arrival without knowing what is happening to him in a foreign country.

  

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  • Oswald Pinto, Kuwait

    Fri, Sep 17 2021

    I m ready to take him out of this issues n can handle the sponsor too, can anyone share his number n address

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  • samaritan, Kolkata

    Thu, Jun 20 2019

    thousands are going to Arab world and getting trapped

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  • Farhan, Mumbai

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Friends if anybody in touch with nelson tell him to reach to nearest police station
    And complain against his owner and try to give tgis news to indians in kuwait website

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  • Lloyd, Karkala

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    I have seen multiple arguments on this website by readers stating that there is huge unemployment in India, people are not getting jobs so they have to migrate to the gulf and stuff like that. They are partially true when they argue about dwindling employment opportunities qualified youth such as Engineer and MBAs. But if you look into the employment prospects for semi skilled and unskilled youth, there is no dearth of employment opportunities in India.

    In industrialized states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Delhi, there are so many MSMEs, restaurants and similar other avenues for employment where there is a real crunch of manpower. Here, industrialists and hotel owners are forced to bring labor from far of states such as Bihar, UP, Odisha and countries like Nepal. One cannot imagine the level of shortage of labor in industries across India.

    The same opportunities can be availed by youth from the southern states.
    But here the mentality is to migrate to foreign countries. Once in a foreign land they are ready to work as slaves in inhuman conditions, irrespective of qualifications. We are weak developing nation with no strength whatsoever as far as foreign affairs are considered.

    Then these people get stuck and blame everyone for their own mistake.
    Instead of migrating to the gulf, why don't you migrate to a neighbouring state where there are ample opportunities. Simply expecting that everything will fall into place just by migrating to the Gulf is unreasonable.
    People working in India are also making good money these days whereas incomes in the Gulf are dwindling.
    I hope this mentality changes.

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

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Lloyd, Karkala,
    I fully agree with your comments but people try their best to work in the gulf as job situation is becoming worst day by day. But now the situation in Gulf is not that rosy as before.

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  • Indian, India

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Even in. India , the labourers are hardly paid peanuts most wages is taken by contractor...why is indian govt not safeguarding the rights and safety of our migrant skilled labour abroad and even in India they do not have PF, health insurance, etc. Pm visits foreign countries often but is not successful in changing working condition of skilled labour embassy is only for name sake earning good salary from our tax money

    Lot of skilled labour is now required in Australia,new Zealand,Canada especially carpenter,however English language must. Mumbai Mangalore Catholic sabhas should educate our youth about such opportunities and help them apply

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  • Joel Saldanha, Dubai

    Wed, Jun 19 2019

    You are right at a logical level. But there is more of a calculative sense applied here by those who leave India and settle for a job overseas. Let me give you an example:

    Case 1: Employment in India
    Role: Hotel/ Cafe Steward with salary of INR 15,000 pm working for 12 hrs
    Benefits: Tips, Closer to home, probably staying in a owned/ low rental home, living with parents, siblings and friends etc
    Risks: None

    Case 2: Employment in Dubai
    Role: Hotel/ Cafe Steward with salary of AED 1,200/ INR 22,750 pm working for 12 hrs
    Benefits: Cost of living borne by the employer (accommodation/ food), Tips (better conversion in INR), New country to live in, 1 less mouth to feed in India, faster resolution of financial issues back home.
    Risks: Bad employer, loss of job, crony agents, wrong job compared to what agent promised etc etc.

    Do the math......

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  • Rohan Braggs, Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Someone please post his number or any of his friends so that I can give a try to help him out .

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  • jason, kuwait/mangalore

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    can somebody share Nelson number or his friends number,

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  • Ivan, Udupi

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    somebody share Nelson number or his friends number

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Feel so sad to hear this trouble.Here only persons who know the right path to get him out is the answer.We heard many harassing stories like this,and this is still toping.Hope and pray he will be released soon by some kind hearted person.Is it a sponsor a kuwait origin or some other person?How much is 500kD?in rupees or USD?They promise one job and later send to some corner to do petty jobs.How mean they are..cant imagine.We will pray dear Nelson.God will certainly enlighten one or other to help you.Have faith in him.

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  • Derek, Balmatta

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    It is illegal under Geneva Convention to take away one's passport from one's possession.

    The only time it can be taken away from possessor is if they have committed a CRIME and being DEPORTED!

    I think those going to Gulf countries and earning lesser than a certain sum, should be MANDATED to take a class on these rights, before getting a stamp on their passport.

    It is only in the MIDDLE EAST that this happens and everyone keeps shut......, IGNORAMUS!

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Mumbai

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    No one can do any thing about, once in a foreign land we all become weak, our voices will not go out of the accommodation. Our embassies are also weak, how many of our people are suffering in the Middle East, specially maids. I appreciate the Philippine embassy they will take matters seriously. Lets hope for the best, and pray for his safe return. Some people think its a entertainment for them.

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  • Derek, Balmatta/Boston, MA

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Jawar..."No one can do any thing about, once in a foreign land we all become weak, our voices will not go out of the accommodation"

    ...It's people like your thinking who cause these problems. If you see my comment, be PREPARED to know your rights before you go!

    That is why recommended "mandatory class" on these rights before an exit stamp on the passport. If you cannot stand and be weak you are the loser and do NOT blame the embassy.

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  • Save My India, India.

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    As long as countries like India do not stop poor people going to Gulf and several other notorious countries around the world, Indians in particular will end up as black sheep in a vast corrupt, inhumane world, full of greed.

    Record number of high unemployment under Modi govt. has prompted many to try their chances in Gulf countries in large numbers until today.

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  • Flora Dsouza, kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Very sad... Let us pray for his safe return..

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Valencia

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Sucking poor peoples blood.

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  • salvador Noronha, Omzoor/Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Please contact the person, who arranged visa for Nelson & took him to Kuwait. It will be best way to settle and solve this problems.

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  • Benjamin DSouza, Puttur

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Dear friends in Kuwait, Please inform to Indian Embassy -Kuwait, Indian Social club-Kuwait and any other NGO's, so that poor Nelson can get the necessary assistance Asap.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    At the same our MP must also be informed and should act wasting no time. Embassy won't act promptly until and unless there is pressure from New Delhi.

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    These cruel people never change in respecting humans. Only they need respect. If not respected becomes human right issues for them crying for descrimination based on religion. Have some self respect and dont make the poor cry of thier difficult hours.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Saddam Hussein was right person for these people....I thought these people will change...Obviously nothing changed...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Langoolji, shall we arrange some movable statues resembling Saddam and leave them in Kuwait in order to create fear among those people? ? How's the idea? Will you agree?

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Cynthi,

    During invasion of Kuwait on 2nd August 1990....I was in Kuwait...within 2-3 days Iraqi's pasted Saddam's pictures everywhere...mostly on School walls....

    After invasion....I thought Kuwait's will learn lessons and try to be fair with poor people....not happened...

    With Americans and westerners they bend backwards...they are especially nasty with poor Asians....

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Ajay Lobo, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Cynthia..this is not a comedy serial going on here and nor Ekta Kapoor serial. Our brother is in trouble and need of the hour is safe return of Nelson and not your comedy.

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  • Aubb, India / Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    @Alwyn

    Things have become worse even after the Liberation of Kuwait from Saddam since 1992.

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  • Anand, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    There are so many Mangalorean association s in Kuwait..Not to worry. He will be out soon.

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  • CHRISTINE, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Same problem faced by my relative. He escaped and returned back miraculously.

    In India everybody are speaking about shortage of people work for offices and companies. Our Indian youth are migrating for other countries for job.See how difficult now to return.

    I pray for safe return of Nelson to India.

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  • Indian, India

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Shortage of people for work in offices, don't spread wrong information...India also job problems,no salary hike,no jobs

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  • Surendra Poojari, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 18 2019

    Christine...before writing anything, please get your facts right. You are absolutely wrong. There are no jobs in India and job market is very dull and hence people are forced to go to gulf or other countries for jobs.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Horror Stories are increasing day by day.
    Now Sushma Swaraj has also Retired ...

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Don't bother
    Same BJP Govt is there and you can sure of getting same treatment like earlier

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 17 2019

    Rathan, Mangalore
    Don't Bother ...

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