The young man stranded in Dubai talked to his family on video call. File photo of actor Ammy Virk.
The situation in the Gulf countries has worsened due to the war waged by Israel and America against Iran. Due to this, a large number of Indians are also stuck in places like Dubai, Qatar, Doha, UAE, etc. Meanwhile, actor-singer Amy Virk has updated that his wife and daughter are stranded in UAE.
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Virk has written on social media that his daughter is saying – Papa, whenever something untoward happens, I will hide under the bed. You don’t worry.
The actor says that he is keeping an eye on every news coming from the Middle East. He also prayed for the safety of other stranded people and families.
Apart from this, a couple from Mansa is also stuck in Dubai. He had gone for honeymoon. Seeing the increasing cases of Punjabis stuck abroad, the Punjab government has issued a helpline number. People can call on these and ask for help.
File photo of Gurpreet Singh and his wife stranded in Dubai.
First know, what the actor wrote on social media…
- Feeling stressed: In a social media post, actor Amy Virk wrote- The situation in UAE is weighing heavily on my heart. My wife and my 6 year old daughter are there. At such a time, I am feeling emotional and stressed as a husband and father.
- Every news update feels personal: It is further written – My daughter is saying, “Papa, I will hide under my bed if anything happens. I am a strong girl Papa, don’t worry.” These are not the words a father wants to hear. Every news update feels personal to me. No matter how strong we try to be in public life, at the end of the day we are family people.
- My prayer for every person: He wrote- Also, I know that many other families are also going through the same fear and anxiety. My prayers are not just for my loved ones, but for every single person affected. I would also like to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts being made by the UAE authorities and the UAE Government.
- May all families stay safe, this is my prayer: From what I’m being told, efforts are being made to keep people safe and provide them assistance. For this I am thankful to the government there. Let us continue to pray for peace, stability and well-being for all of us. May this phase pass soon, and may all families feel safe and protected.
Actor’s social media post…
Punjab government started helpline
Punjab government has started a helpline to help Punjabis stranded in Gulf countries. CM Bhagwant Mann himself gave this information. He told that the government has created its own control room. People can contact here and ask for help for their families. The government itself is busy collecting data of Punjabis stranded in Gulf countries. For this, the government is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs.
CM has written in his post that if any person himself or his family member is stuck in these Gulf countries, then he should contact immediately. For this, a control room of NRI wing has been created, which is active 24 hours. For this you can contact on phone numbers- 0172-2260042 and 0172-2260043. Or you can also contact on WhatsApp number +91 94787 79112.
CM Bhagwant Mann posted this.
Couple going on honeymoon gets trapped
At the same time, a newly married couple who had gone to Dubai for honeymoon from Sardulgarh in Mansa is stuck there due to the Israel-Iran war. The return flight of Gurpreet Singh and his wife was on March 3, but due to cancellation of the flight they are unable to return home.
Gurpreet has called and informed the family that he is safe, but the family’s concern about the situation is continuously increasing. Gurpreet’s father Gurjant Singh said emotionally that the first thing we do when we wake up in the morning is turn on the TV and keep an eye on the news throughout the day. The heart beats faster with every new update. How will there be peace until they return home?
Gurpreet’s family watching news on TV.
Know what Gurpreet Singh’s father told…
- No one feels like it at home: Gurpreet Singh’s father Gurjant Singh told that no one in the house is interested in work. He said that the first thing we do when we wake up in the morning is turn on the TV. Keep an eye on the news throughout the day. The heart beats faster with every new update. Gurjant Singh also told that he talks to his son on phone daily.
- Prayer to God for quick return: According to the father, Gurpreet has told the family that he is safe and is staying in the hotel. The Indian Embassy there has also been asked to maintain contact with them. Expressing concern, Gurjant Singh said that how will there be peace until he returns home? Other family members are also continuously praying that the situation should become normal soon and flights should be restored so that their son and daughter-in-law can return safely.
- Demand from the government to take steps for withdrawal: Gurjant Singh has appealed to the government to make special arrangements for the safe return of Indian citizens stranded in Dubai. He said that just as the government has evacuated its citizens safely during times of crisis, this time too, immediate steps should be taken.
- Neighbors and relatives are reaching home to inquire about the well-being: Neighbors and relatives are also reaching home to inquire about the well being of the family. Everyone has the same question, is there any new news? The sound of TV never slows down in the house. The mobile remains on charge all the time, so that the son’s call is not missed. Gurpreet Singh’s uncle Dalwar Singh said that the son and daughter-in-law had gone to celebrate after the marriage, but now we all are praying that they return home soon. This will be our greatest happiness.
Bathinda’s principal also stuck in Dubai
Bathinda Principal Neeru Garg also got stuck at Sharjah International Airport in Dubai due to the US-Israel and Iran war. He released a video from the airport and said that he has run out of essential medicines like BP and sugar and the situation is becoming increasingly difficult. He said that he had appealed to the Indian Government for help, but no concrete arrangements have been made yet. Neeru told that at around 10 pm he was asked to leave the airport, but no clear instructions were given. He also has a complaint against IndiGo, because the airline had asked for officials to meet outside, but no one was present there. After waiting for a long time, he searched for a hotel, but all the hotels were full. Finally they found an expensive hotel 20 kilometers away, where they spent the night.
Two international flights canceled from Chandigarh
On the other hand, due to the war between Israel and Iran, two international flights from Chandigarh have been canceled today (2 March). The first flight is 1417/1418 (AUH-IXC-AUH), which operates between Abu Dhabi and Chandigarh. The second flight is 1482/1481 (DXB-IXC-DXB), which operates between Dubai and Chandigarh.
Passengers are requested to confirm their ticket status before reaching the airport and contact the concerned airline for alternative arrangements. It is important to get timely information to avoid any inconvenience.
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