Minister Lokesh's intervention rescues Gulf victim
Chilaka Nirmala, a resident of Prakasaraopalem village in Nallajerla mandal, had migrated to Kuwait nearly a year and a half ago in search of employment. While the initial two months went smoothly, her ordeal began in the third month when she started facing severe harassment at the hands of her employer's wife.
Speaking to The Hans India, Nirmala said that she was subjected to inhumane treatment, denied proper food, and burdened with excessive workload. Her physical and mental health deteriorated gradually. Despite enduring the abuse for a year, her health declined to the point that she attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills, an attempt that ultimately failed.
In a desperate last attempt to escape, she reached out to Prakasaraopalem Sarpanch K. John Victor Babu, Gopalapuram Market Committee Chairman Y. Brahma Raju, and AP Health Employees Society State Secretary GVV Prasad. Moved by her plight, they escalated the matter to Gopalapuram MLA Maddipati Venkataraju, urging him to initiate rescue efforts.
The MLA, in turn, brought the issue to the notice of Minister Nara Lokesh. Responding swiftly, Lokesh coordinated with the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) and facilitated communication with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.
Subsequently, the embassy summoned both Nirmala and her employers, held discussions, and with the support of the embassy and APNRTS, made arrangements for her safe repatriation to India.
Visibly emotional, Nirmala expressed her gratitude, stating, 'I never imagined I would return home alive. This feels like a rebirth. I will forever remain indebted to Minister Nara Lokesh and MLA Venkataraju for saving my life.'
Later, she visited MLA Venkataraju at his office in Nallajerla and thanked him for his role in her rescue. The MLA assured her that the government would extend all necessary support for her medical and economic rehabilitation.
This incident not only highlights the hardships faced by migrant workers but also underscores the importance of government intervention in protecting the rights and lives of citizens abroad.
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