Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar: In a shocking incident, a young man from Kichha, Uttarakhand, was subjected to harassment and denied water by Pakistani youth in Dubai. The harassment was reportedly a form of intimidation against India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
After falling ill due to the mistreatment, the young man struggled to return home but was unable to do so. His family approached Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udham Singh Nagar, Manikant Mishra, who took swift action, ensuring his safe return to India.
Harassment in Dubai over Pakistan’s water crisis
The victim, identified as Vishal, son of Radhey Shyam, had been sent to Dubai by an agent named Sameer, a resident of Mohalla Alikhan, Kashipur. However, once in Dubai, Vishal found himself living with Pakistani youth, who, citing the suspension of water flow from India to Pakistan, denied him drinking water.
The torment reportedly escalated, with the Pakistani youth saying, “If India has stopped water from flowing into Pakistan, we will not let you drink water either.” Due to prolonged dehydration and harsh treatment, Vishal’s health deteriorated, and he desperately sought a way to return home.
Family’s plea for help leads to rescue effort
On last May 8, Vishal’s family members visited Basfodan Kotwali Kashipur police outpost, sharing their concerns about his worsening health and mental distress in Dubai. They informed authorities that Vishal had been pleading to return home, but was unable to do so due to his circumstances.
Upon receiving the complaint, SSP Udham Singh Nagar, Manikant Mishra, immediately intervened, directing authorities to contact Agent Sameer and demand Vishal’s immediate return. Thanks to swift and decisive action, Vishal arrived back safely in India on May 14, 2025, reuniting with his family in Kichha.
Grateful family thanks police for swift action
Following his safe return, Vishal and his family met SSP Manikant Mishra on Thursday at Rudrapur Police Office to express their heartfelt gratitude for the prompt response. Vishal shared his ordeal, recounting how he had fallen sick due to the mistreatment by Pakistani youth, who denied him water as a form of protest against India’s water restrictions on Pakistan. His family, relieved by his rescue, praised the efforts of SSP Mishra and the Uttarakhand Police, acknowledging their quick intervention and assistance in bringing Vishal home safely.
Concerns over employment agents sending workers abroad
This incident has also raised concerns regarding agents who send young people abroad for employment, often without proper legal protection or support. Vishal’s case highlights the dangers faced by Indian workers in foreign countries, particularly in regions where political tensions can translate into personal harassment and exploitation. Authorities have urged job seekers to verify employment agents thoroughly before traveling abroad and to seek government-approved work permits to avoid such dangers.
A harrowing experience ends in safety
What started as a distressing case of harassment and deprivation in a foreign land, ended with Vishal’s safe return to India due to the quick action taken by Uttarakhand police.
