Mother of Kerala Girl Stuck in Kuwait, Misses Daughter’s Funeral
The grief of losing a loved one is never easy, but for Jinu, the mother of Shannet, a young girl from Kerala, the pain is compounded by her prolonged absence from her homeland. Jinu, a victim of deceitful recruitment, has been stuck in Kuwait for over six weeks, unable to return to Kerala for her daughter’s funeral.
Shannet, who was just 20 years old, passed away on June 15th, leaving behind a devastated family and friends. Her mother, Jinu, who was working in Kuwait, was informed of her daughter’s demise, but the distance and bureaucratic hurdles have made it impossible for her to return to Kerala for the last rites.
The situation is heart-wrenching, not just for Jinu, but for the entire family, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss. “We are shattered,” said Shannet’s father, Salim. “My wife is stuck in Kuwait, and we can’t even perform the last rites. It’s a huge emotional blow.”
According to reports, Jinu had been recruited by a Kuwaiti agency, which promised her a job as a domestic worker. However, upon arrival in Kuwait, she discovered that the agency was fraudulent, and she was left stranded without a job or a way to return home.
The Kuwaiti authorities have been holding Jinu for over six weeks, allegedly for overstaying her visa. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has been trying to intervene, but the process has been slow and arduous.
The prolonged absence of Jinu has left the family in distress, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire. “We are running out of time,” said Salim. “We want to perform the last rites, but we can’t do it without Jinu. She was Shannet’s mother, and her presence is crucial for us to say goodbye to our daughter.”
The Kerala government has also stepped in to help Jinu, and the State Labour Department has been working to resolve the issue. “We are doing everything possible to help Jinu return to Kerala,” said a senior official from the State Labour Department. “We are in touch with the Kuwaiti authorities and are working to expedite the process.”
The incident highlights the plight of many Indian workers who are lured to foreign countries with false promises of jobs and a better life. Many of them are left stranded, without a way to return home or even communicate with their families.
Jinu’s story is a stark reminder of the risks and challenges faced by migrant workers, and the need for stronger protections and regulations to prevent such cases from happening in the future.
As the family struggles to come to terms with the loss of Shannet, they are also fighting to bring Jinu back home. “We want Jinu to be with us during this difficult time,” said Salim. “We want to perform the last rites together and say goodbye to our daughter. We hope the Kuwaiti authorities will take note of our plea and release Jinu soon.”
The story of Jinu and Shannet is a tragic reminder of the human cost of bureaucratic red tape and the importance of protecting the rights of migrant workers.
