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Indian Embassy in Kuwait Rescues Tamil Woman Vanitha After SOS Appeal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Indian Embassy in Kuwait successfully rescued Tamil Nadu resident Vanitha following her emergency appeal, ensuring her safe return to India.
A woman from Tamil Nadu, Vanitha, had sent an emergency SOS appeal to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait after she was stranded in the country. The embassy’s emergency team responded promptly, coordinating with local authorities to locate and secure her.
Within hours, embassy officials and Kuwaiti police located Vanitha at a hotel in Kuwait City. She was escorted to the embassy premises where she received medical attention and assistance with travel arrangements.
The embassy confirmed that Vanitha has been safely repatriated to India and is currently in a hospital in Chennai for a routine check‑up. She expressed gratitude for the swift response of the embassy staff.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait issued a statement thanking the local authorities for their cooperation and reaffirming its commitment to protecting Indian nationals abroad.
Within hours, embassy officials and Kuwaiti police located Vanitha at a hotel in Kuwait City. She was escorted to the embassy premises where she received medical attention and assistance with travel arrangements.
The embassy confirmed that Vanitha has been safely repatriated to India and is currently in a hospital in Chennai for a routine check‑up. She expressed gratitude for the swift response of the embassy staff.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait issued a statement thanking the local authorities for their cooperation and reaffirming its commitment to protecting Indian nationals abroad.