Dhoti-clad Indian man stopped from travelling in Dubai Metro

Dubai, Aug 4: A 67-year-old Indian visitor was stopped from entering the Dubai Metro, apparently for wearing a traditional Indian dress — dhoti.

According to the victim's daughter Madhumati, a policeman stopped them near the punching gates of the Etisalat Metro Station on Saturday and objected to her father's dress. He was subsequently not allowed to board the Metro wearing it.

“I pleaded with him to let us go... But the policeman wouldn't hear a word. It was really embarrassing and my father was really upset,” she was quoted as saying by the Gulf News.

Ms. Madhumati said that she tried her best to explain to the policeman that the dhoti was an Indian traditional dress but to no avail.

She said her father, who is on a visit to Dubai, had travelled on the Metro wearing the same dress on various occasions but had never been stopped.

According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), it has no official RTA dress code or policy.

“What has happened is really surprising. There is no official restriction from the RTA and we have not given instructions on dress codes,” said Ramadan Abdullah, Director of Operations at the RTA's Rail Agency.

“I think anything that covers the body and is respectable should be allowed. I believe it was a personal reaction on the part of the policeman and this matter will be investigated.”

Mr. Abdullah urged the victim to approach the RTA with details of the incident which would help in the investigation.

Ms. Madhumati has lodged a formal complaint in the matter.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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