An Indian woman who came to the UAE searching for her missing husband has finally been reunited with her family after three long years. Sanjay Motilal Parmar, who had been missing for over three years, will be flying back to India with his wife, Komal, and son, Aayush, on October 2. They were able to secure an exit pass through the UAE’s ongoing amnesty program. The family expressed their gratitude for the second chance at life and the long-awaited homecoming.
Komal and Aayush had arrived in the UAE on September 8 in an attempt to find Sanjay after unsuccessful attempts through authorities and embassies. As their finances were dwindling, they shared their story with Khaleej Times in hopes that someone might have seen Sanjay. Just 10 hours after the report was published on September 19, their prayers were answered. Ali Hasnain, a Pakistani Etisalat technician, recognized Sanjay and revealed that he had been staying with them since March 2021. Khaleej Times arranged an emotional reunion, bringing Komal and Aayush from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on September 20.
Despite the joy of their reunion, there were several formalities to clear before the family could return to India. Various paperwork across Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi needed to be completed, and a missing person report filed by Aayush in Bur Dubai had to be closed. However, everything has been resolved, and the family is now ready to fly back home to India with their exit papers in hand.
Komal expressed her gratitude to the strangers who supported them along the way, mentioning the kindness and support they received from various individuals in the UAE. She highlighted social worker Roshan Ratauri for spending days driving the family across multiple emirates to complete the required paperwork. She also thanked Ali Hasnain and Mohammad Naseem, the Pakistani brothers who sheltered her husband during his time away from the family.
Sanjay opened up about his long silence and the financial struggles that prevented him from reaching out to his family. He explained how an Indian recruitment agent cheated him, leaving him with nothing, and overwhelming guilt stopped him from contacting his family. During his time away, Sanjay grew close to the Pakistani brothers who took him in and treated him like their own. Aayush expressed his gratitude to Khaleej Times for their help in reuniting the family, acknowledging that without their assistance, they would still be searching for Sanjay.
Now, Sanjay looks forward to rebuilding his life with his family in Surat, India, and cherishing the second chance he has been given. The family is grateful for the support they received and the kindness of strangers that transcended borders and faith in the UAE. Their story is a testament to the spirit of the UAE, where people are always willing to help those in need, regardless of where they come from.
