Hyderabad Man Stranded at Dubai Airport After Passport Stolen; Family Seeks Help

A 24-year-old man from Hyderabad, Aamer Khan, has been stranded at Dubai International Airport for over 36 hours after his passport, boarding pass, and educational certificates were allegedly stolen during his flight. His family has launched urgent appeals for assistance as he remains trapped in the airport without proper accommodation or food.

What Happened?

Aamer Khan flew to Dubai on a two-month visit visa to explore job opportunities. He fell asleep during the flight and only realized his documents were missing when he reached the immigration counter after landing. His bag, which contained all essential papers, was found empty. He immediately filed a complaint with airport authorities and visited the lost and found department multiple times, but the documents have not been recovered.

Family's Efforts and Challenges

Aamer’s father, Aijaz Khan, reported that his son has been sleeping and eating at the airport terminal with no official support for accommodation. The family has:

• Contacted the Indian Embassy in Dubai
• Filed a case on the MADAD portal for distressed Indians abroad
• Received assurances of help but no follow-up or temporary travel documents have been issued

Adding to the crisis, Aamer’s visa has now expired, nullifying his job search plans and requiring his family to arrange an additional ticket for his return.

Political and Public Appeal

Hyderabad political figure Amjad Ullah Khan has taken to social media platform X to appeal to India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention to secure consular assistance for Aamer.

Broader Implications

This incident highlights the vulnerability of travelers who lose critical documents abroad, especially in major transit hubs like Dubai. It underscores the importance of safeguarding passports and travel papers and the need for swift consular response in such emergencies.

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Current Status

Aamer Khan remains at Dubai International Airport, awaiting resolution. His family continues to seek urgent assistance from Indian authorities to facilitate the issuance of emergency travel documents and ensure his safe return to Hyderabad. Public awareness and diplomatic intervention are critical to resolving his plight and preventing similar situations for other travelers.