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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
‘Haven't seen my father in 9 years': Telangna worker stranded in Saudi Arabia after employer withholds passport, visa
Thallapally Eshwar, an Indian migrant worker from Hanumakonda, has been stranded in Saudi Arabia for nine years after losing his visa and passport, allegedly held by his employer. Living in fear of arrest in Sakakah, Al-Jawf province, he lacks legal documents and a valid work permit. HYDERABAD: For the past nine years, Thallapally Eshwar, 54, migrant worker from Hanumakonda, has been stranded in Saudi Arabia. His return blocked by loss of his visa and passport, allegedly withheld by his employer. With no legal documents and lapsed work permit, Eshwar has been stuck in Sakakah in Al-Jawf province, living in fear of arrest. "For nine years, we haven't seen my father. He cannot step out without risking arrest," said his daughter, Mani Deepika, 27, on Saturday. His wife, Thallapally Latha, approached Pravasi Praja Vani grievance redressal forum at Praja Bhavan, submitting a plea addressed to CM Revanth Reddy. Eshwar migrated to Saudi Arabia after being promised a job as a house driver. But a year later, he lost job. Eshwar found work briefly as a driver elsewhere, but for the past seven years, he has been working in a date palm field as a labourer, without legal status or freedom of movement. Eshwar's work permit expired in Aug 2017. Although his passport is valid until Jan 2027, the original is not with him.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
Misconduct charge lands Telangana man in Saudi Arabia jail over misbehaviour with schoolchildren; wife appeals for clemency and repatriation
HYDERABAD: A worker from Rajanna Sircilla district has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail in Saudi Arabia for alleged misbehaviour with school-going children. The 50-year-old driver from Mandepally village in Thangalapalli mandal was employed by a local family in Riyadh. He reportedly tried to explain to police that his actions were misinterpreted and had no ill intent, but his kafil (employer) pursued the case, leading to his conviction on Feb 1. He is currently lodged in Tarheel jail in Riyadh. In a letter to CM Revanth Reddy, his wife urged the govt to take up the case with the Indian embassy in Riyadh to help file a mercy petition. She submitted the letter at 'Pravasi Praja Vani' grievance forum at Praja Bhavan on June 20. "While transporting the employer's children to and from school, his affectionate and friendly behaviour was misunderstood. My husband was unaware of local cultural sensitivities, which led to his arrest," she wrote. She has also requested her husband's repatriation after his release. The family is seeking clemency and early repatriation for the Sircilla man. Vice-chairman of NRI advisory committee, Bheem Reddy Mandha, said Pravasi Praja Vani coordinator and IAS officer Divya Devarajan has directed officials to write to the Indian embassy regarding the case. A Saudi-based social worker, Asani Raj Reddy, said although the court ruling cannot be challenged, a mercy petition can be filed through diplomatic channels.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kamaraddy man, addicted to toddy, hospitalised in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A Kamaraddy-based worker has been hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after falling ill, allegedly due to adulterated toddy which he often consumed in his hometown. He was reportedly suffering from a mental health issue and was admitted to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City Hospital in Medina. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ramu was reportedly accustomed to drinking adulterated toddy before he left for Saudi Arabia last month. Some toddy compounds violate the rules by mixing Chloral Hydrate, Diazepam and Alprazolam into the toddy, which intoxicates the person who consumes it. However, this has a debilitating effect on the individual, affecting their nervous system. On Tuesday, Ramu's family approached Pravasi Praja Vani at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister A Revanth Reddy, urging him to arrange for the worker to receive medical treatment in India. On the same day, the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Telangana govt sent a letter to the Consul General of India in Jeddah, requesting assistance in transferring the patient to India. "The police and revenue authorities must also raise awareness of the harmful effects of consuming such adulterated toddy," said Mandha Bheem Reddy, TPCC NRI cell convenor, adding that this was necessary in several districts.
