A viral video has sparked discussions on social media regarding allegations of a young man being taken to Saudi Arabia under false pretenses and detained. The video, shared by an advocate, shows the individual tearfully claiming he was forcibly held against his will.
In the video, the young man speaks in Bhojpuri, stating that his recruiter, identified as “Kapil,” had taken away his passport, preventing him from returning to his home in Uttar Pradesh, India. He has appealed for help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in Delhi. The video features a camel, indicating that the setting is indeed in Saudi Arabia.
The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed they are investigating the matter seriously. They are working to determine how the young man arrived in the country and who is responsible for detaining him.
This incident has reignited discussions regarding the kafala system in Saudi Arabia, a decades-old sponsorship framework that has been criticized for allowing employers excessive control over foreign workers’ visas, likened by some to modern-day slavery. Recently, the Saudi government announced plans to abolish this system, raising questions about how allegations like these can still emerge.
The Indian embassy has expressed that they aim to locate the young man promptly, but efforts have been hampered due to the lack of detail in the video, such as a specific address or the contact information of the recruiter.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s security department has questioned the video’s authenticity, claiming it to be baseless and suggesting it was released merely to garner views on social media.
Original Source: https://assam.nenow.in/im-going-to-my-mother-a-young-man-stranded-in-saudi-arabia/
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Publish Date: 2025-10-25 20:05:00
