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  • Stranded Indian Worker Appeals for PM Modi

    Stranded Indian Worker Appeals for PM Modi's Help as Saudi Employer Confiscates Passport

    Oct 25, 2025 07:29 pm CST

    An Indian worker from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh has made a desperate video appeal after being allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia by his employer who confiscated his passport and threatened his life. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is attempting to locate him following his viral plea for help, highlighting ongoing challenges for migrant workers despite Saudi Arabia's recent abolition of the controversial kafala sponsorship system.