The Indian Consulate in UAE has helped repatriate an Indian national, who lost both legs after being admitted to a hospital in Sharjah. Mr. Ramesh Kumar, 64, had come to the UAE in 2020 to set up his own business. However, he suffered a huge loss in his business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and his trading license expired in March 2023. On April 4 this year, he was admitted to a Sharjah Hospital for diabetic foot and later both his legs were amputated. He was discharged on 28th July. He later approached the Consulate with a request to arrange his repatriation to India. The Consulate, with the help of local immigration office arranged Mr. Kumar's exit permit. The Consulate arranged a wheelchair ticket and a non-medical escort for Mr. Kumar and he was safely repatriated to Bangalore. 

Consul Bijender Singh said that the Consulate has been assisting Indian nationals in distress in the UAE. In August 2023 alone, the Consulate has shifted 7 stretcher passengers, 1 baby bassinet case, and 3 wheelchair cases. Mr. Kumar expressed his gratitude to the Consulate and the community volunteers for their help. He said that he is now looking forward to starting a new life in India.