"They Torture Me Here": Tamil Nadu Woman's Desperate SOS From Kuwait
A woman from Tamil Nadu working as a domestic help in Kuwait has released a video pleading for rescue, alleging physical abuse and non-payment of wages. Local authorities in Kallakurichi have confirmed her identity and are coordinating with higher officials to facilitate her return to India.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrant workers in the Gulf region and underscores the critical role of local government intervention in international labor exploitation cases.
A distressing video from Kuwait has prompted authorities in Tamil Nadu to step in after a woman from Kallakurichi district, working there as a domestic help, alleged that she was being tortured and had not been paid for two months.The woman, identified as Vanitha, is seen in the video with her head covered with a scarf, speaking from what appears to be a cramped room. With her hands folded, she appeals to the Kallakurichi Collector and Superintendent of Police to help bring her back to India."My name is Vanitha and I am from Kallakurichi district. It's been three months since I came overseas. They torture me here. I appeal to the Collector madam and Superintendent of Police madam to rescue me and get me to India, my motherland. They've not paid my salary over the past two months.
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