Woman Allegedly Trafficked to Kuwait Rescued: Nepal Socialist Front Takes Swift Action

In a successful operation, the Nepal Socialist Front, under the leadership of Yubaraj Safal, has rescued a 26-year-old Nepali woman who was reportedly trafficked to Kuwait. The woman, originally from Badegaun in Sindhupalchowk, was brought back to Kathmandu on August 9, marking a triumphant intervention to prevent her from falling victim to an exploitative situation.

The woman’s ordeal began when her relative, Raj Shrestha, and a middleperson identified as Umesh Chauhan, allegedly deceived her with promises of a lucrative job opportunity in Kuwait. Though she was initially assured a position in a beauty treatment company, her situation took a distressing turn as she found herself coerced into domestic labor.

Her desperate plea for help and her courageous act of reaching out to Yubaraj Safal ultimately led to her rescue. She revealed that her decision to seek employment abroad was driven by her family’s financial struggles, hoping for an improved financial status. However, within days of her arrival in Kuwait, she was forced into a role she had not consented to.

The Nepal Socialist Front, alerted to her distress, worked swiftly to establish contact with the woman’s agents in Kuwait. The Front’s coordinated efforts enabled them to intervene effectively and facilitate her safe return home. It was her elder sister who generously covered the expenses for her return ticket, emphasizing the importance of family support and solidarity.

The incident highlights the persistent challenges and vulnerabilities that individuals face when seeking opportunities abroad, often falling prey to deceptive recruitment tactics. The Nepal Socialist Front’s proactive response serves as a reminder of the crucial role that coordinated efforts and advocacy play in safeguarding the rights and well-being of Nepali citizens.

(Reporting by Rastriya Samachar Samiti, RSS)