While Khader blankly looks at the things around him after the great loss, he finds himself left alone during this time of crisis as his sole support, his eldest son Javed (26) cannot be there next to him as he is entangled in the 'Saudization programme' in Riyadh.
Mr. Javed flew to Riyadh three years ago on an open visa and started working in a place different than that of his original sponsor. Unfortunately for him, Saudi authorities have now introduced 'Nitaqat' law in the country according to which, those employees not working under their sponsors are considered illegal. In order to return to his homeland, Javed is required to obtain permission from his original sponsor besides submitting a number of documents and shelling out fines. In case the sponsor is unwilling to pay the fine, the employee will have to bear the expenses himself. Mr. Javed, who struggles to conjure up enough money to fly home is finding it difficult to arrange the fine amount.
Nevertheless, a few relatives and friends of Mr. Javed are helping him with their financial contributions and at the same time are convincing his sponsor to arrange for his return to India.
In absence of Javed, Mr. Rashid and Mr. Naushad were pillars of support for their parents and sister (studying in 6th std). Mr. Rasheed was a B.Com graduate and had a reasonably good job with which he supported the family. Mr. Khader now lives in dismay at the heavy loss he has had to face.
The brothers who lost their lives were hardworking young men, says relative Yusuf Patla.
“They did not want their father to work in his old age. Just six months ago, they brought him back to India from Gulf, telling him that he had done enough and it was now time for them to earn and take care of him. They took the responsibility of arranging for Rs.1.8 lakh to bring him back themselves. It is tragic that young men with such big hearts are no more”, he mourns.
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