Karwar woman promised beautician job in Dubai sent to Saudi as domestic help

October 6, 2016

Karwar, Oct 6: A 37-year-old woman from coastal Karnataka who was allegedly cheated by a travel agent and sent to Saudi Arabia as a domestic help, returned home safe recently thanks to the WhatsApp helpline launched by the Uttara Kannada district administration.

Only after reaching Saudi Arabia, Poornima, a resident of Karwar, realized that she had been cheated by a travel agent who had assured her a beautician job in a women's parlour in Dubai. In Saudi Arabia she had had to work as a domestic help.

Poornima had sent a message to Uttar Kannada district administration through its Whatsapp helpline on September 6 to save her. The deputy commissioner had alerted the external affairs ministry about this and thanks to the combined effort of the district administration and the external affairs ministry, Poornima has returned to India.

Poornima was running a beauty parlour in Karwar and was contacted by an agent Sameer from Mumbai who assured her he would find her a job in Dubai. On May 24, Sameer reportedly asked Poornima to come to New Delhi as her ticket to Dubai and job there were confirmed.

Poornima and her husband Rajendra reportedly went to Delhi and from there she went to Dubai. She alleged she wasn't given a job in Dubai and sent to Saudi Arabia where she was not given work in a parlour as promised but forced to work as a maid.

When she tried to contact the agent, his mobile was allegedly switched off. She claimed she was forced to even clean toilets in Saudi Arabia. In her WhatsApp message, Poornima said she doesn't understand English and communication with her employers was a problem.

Uttara Kannada district deputy commissioner SS Nakul immediately forwarded the complaint to Annies K Joy, deputy resident commissioner, Karnataka Bhawan, New Delhi, who raised the issue with the Ministry of External affairs.

Officials from the ministry immediately contacted the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, which made all necessary arrangements to send the duped woman back home. Activist of Indian Social Forum, an organisation of Indian expatriates in Saudi Arabia, also extended a helping hand to Poornima.

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Thanks to Indian Social Forum

Is she is Uneducated? why she didn't check the ticket and boarding pass in that ticket clearly mentioned destination why she not complaint before Go to Abroad.? there is Question Mark?

all the time you cannot blame agents....they send people with good faith....if the Saudi employer screwed the system what he can do for it...it is good that fortunately she is back....congratulation Sushmaji....

thank god our govt saved her, there is lot of cases like this, who Couldn’t make to come back., lucky women got back to home.

first that agency guy should be sent to jail for atleast 20years and maximum fine should be charged.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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