Family United by Khaleej Times: Indian Family Celebrates Their Second Year of Reunited Life in Dubai
In a heartwarming turn of events, the Parmar family, who hail from Vadodara, India, have been reunited after three long years. The journey to this moment was not an easy one, filled with hardships and uncertainties, but the family's perseverance paid off.
A year ago, Komal Parmar and her son, Aayush, visited the Khaleej Times office in Dubai, seeking help in finding Komal's missing husband, Sanjay. Sanjay had fallen on hard times and was cheated by a recruitment agent, leaving him without valid papers or money.
The Khaleej Times, in a remarkable act of kindness, drove Komal and Aayush to Abu Dhabi for a reunion with Sanjay. The timing of their return to Gujarat during Ganesh Chaturthi felt symbolic to Komal, a festival that signifies the triumph of good over evil.
However, Sanjay was too ashamed to face his family and did not respond to Komal's attempts to contact him. It was Roshan Ratauri, a social worker from the organisation "Seva Sadan," who played a crucial role in the search for Komal's spouse.
Roshan's efforts, along with those of Ali Hasnain, a Pakistani Etisalat technician, and his brother, Mohammad Naseem, proved to be the turning point. Ali recognised Sanjay in a Khaleej Times report and helped locate him.
Ali and Mohammad provided food, shelter, and dignity to Sanjay when he had nowhere else to go. Sanjay is now employed again in Vadodara, and he says the reunion gave him a second chance.
Aayush, who is now a trainee engineer, says the ordeal taught him resilience. The family shares a photograph of themselves smiling, which Komal considers "proof that miracles happen." The eldest son of the Parmars, who works abroad, flew down to India soon after the reunion.
The family cherishes simple moments together, such as sharing meals and celebrating small victories. The Parmars now view life differently, appreciating every moment, such as festivals, family time, and small conversations. Seeing all four of them together in their Vadodara home was the moment Komal felt whole again.
Komal and Aayush made a last attempt to trace Sanjay's whereabouts in Dubai last September. They are grateful to Ali, Mohammad, and Roshan for their help in reuniting the family. The Parmars' story is a testament to the power of hope and the kindness of strangers.
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