In a baffling case that has left authorities and family members bewildered, a Bengaluru man who spent decades working in Kuwait has disappeared under mysterious circumstances after being deported back to India suffering from severe memory loss.
The Kuwait Connection and Sudden Deportation
Sheik Abdullah, a 58-year-old resident of Bengaluru, had built his life in Kuwait over 30 years, working diligently and supporting his family back home. His world turned upside down when he began experiencing severe memory loss that left him unable to recall basic personal information or recognize family members.
Instead of receiving medical care in Kuwait, Abdullah was abruptly deported back to India in late May. The circumstances surrounding his deportation remain unclear, raising questions about the treatment of migrant workers in Gulf countries.
The Mysterious Kochi Appearance
The plot thickened when Abdullah unexpectedly surfaced at the Kochi airport on May 28th. How he traveled from the deportation point to Kerala remains one of the many unanswered questions in this puzzling case.
Airport authorities, noticing his disoriented state and inability to provide coherent information, transferred him to a local government hospital for medical evaluation. Doctors confirmed he was suffering from significant memory impairment.
A Family's Desperate Search
Abdullah's son, Mohammed Sadiq, received the heartbreaking news from the police and immediately traveled from Bengaluru to Kochi. "When I saw my father, he didn't recognize me," Sadiq revealed, his voice heavy with emotion. "The man who raised me, who taught me everything, looked right through me as if I were a stranger."
The family's brief moment of relief at finding Abdullah alive quickly turned to panic when he disappeared from the hospital on June 2nd, leaving no trace of his whereabouts.
An Ongoing Mystery
Local authorities have launched a massive search operation, checking railway stations, bus stands, and shelters across Kochi and neighboring areas. Police have circulated Abdullah's photograph and description to all units in the region.
"We're exploring every possible angle," stated a senior police official. "Given his medical condition, we're particularly concerned about his safety and ability to care for himself."
The case highlights several critical issues:
- The vulnerability of Indian migrant workers in foreign countries
- Healthcare access for expatriate workers experiencing medical emergencies
- Protocols for handling deportations of individuals with medical conditions
- Support systems for families dealing with such crises
As the search continues, Abdullah's family remains hopeful yet anxious, praying for his safe return while seeking answers about the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking situation.
