Over 100 Gujaratis trapped in Myanmar, MLA seeks PM Modi’s help
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, over 100 Gujarati youths have found themselves trapped in Myanmar, having fallen prey to an international cyber scam racket. The youths, who were lured to the country with promises of lucrative job opportunities, have been forced into inhumane working conditions, with some even being subjected to physical and emotional abuse. The situation has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with Vadodara MLA Ketan Inamdar urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the matter and ensure the safe return of the stranded youths.
According to reports, the youths were approached by scamsters who promised them high-paying jobs in Myanmar. The scamsters, who used social media platforms and other online channels to lure their victims, assured the youths that they would be working in reputable companies and would be provided with all the necessary amenities. However, upon arrival in Myanmar, the youths were shocked to discover that they had been misled and were instead forced into working long hours in inhumane conditions.
One of the youths, who managed to send an audio message to his family, described the horrific conditions they were being subjected to. “We were brought here in the name of jobs…but we were forced into illegal work for 14-18 hours daily,” he said, his voice filled with desperation and fear. The youth, who wished to remain anonymous, further revealed that they were being held captive by their employers and were not allowed to leave the premises. “We are not even allowed to use our mobile phones, and our passports have been confiscated,” he added.
The news of the trapped youths has sent shockwaves across Gujarat, with many families coming forward to seek help from the authorities. The families, who are worried sick about the safety and well-being of their loved ones, have been trying to contact the Indian embassy in Myanmar, but to no avail. “We have been trying to contact the embassy, but they are not responding to our calls,” said a family member of one of the trapped youths. “We are worried that our children may be in grave danger, and we urge the government to take immediate action to rescue them.”
Vadodara MLA Ketan Inamdar, who has been approached by several families of the trapped youths, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the matter. Inamdar, who has written to the Prime Minister, has requested him to take urgent action to rescue the youths and bring them back to India. “The situation is critical, and we need to act fast to ensure the safe return of our youths,” Inamdar said. “I have requested the Prime Minister to direct the Indian embassy in Myanmar to take immediate action to rescue the youths and provide them with all necessary assistance.”
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of cyber scams and the need for people to be vigilant when applying for jobs online. The youths, who were lured by the promise of easy money and a better life, have found themselves in a desperate situation, with no way to escape. The incident has also raised questions about the role of the Indian government in protecting its citizens abroad. While the government has been quick to respond to situations involving Indian citizens in distress, the delay in responding to the plight of the trapped youths has been criticized by many.
As the situation continues to unfold, the families of the trapped youths are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping that their loved ones will be rescued soon. The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for greater awareness about cyber scams and the importance of verifying the authenticity of job offers before accepting them. As one family member of a trapped youth said, “We just want our children to come back home safely. We urge the government to take immediate action to rescue them and bring them back to India.”
In conclusion, the situation of the over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar is a disturbing one, and it highlights the need for urgent action to be taken to rescue them. The Indian government, particularly the Prime Minister’s Office, needs to take immediate action to ensure the safe return of the youths and provide them with all necessary assistance. The incident also serves as a reminder of the dangers of cyber scams and the need for people to be vigilant when applying for jobs online.
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