Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil’s relief support reaches homes of Dubai crash victims across India, Sri Lanka
VPS Health delegation visited bereaved families in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Sri Lanka as part of AED 1 million rehabilitation support
Daughter of deceased worker from Mau was offered support to pursue nursing and future job
opportunity in UAE
Dubai / New Delhi(News Desk)::: The AED 1 million (₹2.6 crore) humanitarian relief support announced by UAE-based Indian business leader Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil for families affected by the Dubai’s Emirates Road tragedy has reached the homes of the deceased workers across India and Sri Lanka.
Representatives from Dr. Shamsheer’s office visited the families of the six Indian workers and one Sri
Lankan national who died in the accident. They travelled across rural Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and
Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka to meet the bereaved families, convey support, and hand over the financial
assistance.
The accident claimed the lives of seven workers, including six Indians and one Sri Lankan national.
Under the humanitarian recovery program, the family of each deceased worker is receiving AED 100,000
(₹26 lakh). Further education support for children from the affected families is being assessed and will be
coordinated directly with the families.
Support reaches rural homes
The Indian victims were from Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. In Telangana, the visits covered the families
of Saleem Sayyed Hussain, Abdul Rafiq Abdul Raheem, and Thirupathi Gollapally Chandraiah.
Saleem Sayyed Hussain, 51, is survived by his wife, Sayyad Goreebee, and three children. Family
members said he went to the UAE around two-and-a-half months ago to build a better home and support his children’s education. With one of his children facing health-related challenges, and his elder
daughter’s marriage discussions ongoing, the family is struggling to understand how to move forward.
The parents of Thirupathi Gollapally Chandraiah, 23, spoke about the hopes they had placed in their son,
who went to the UAE for the first time around seven months ago. He used to call home and speak about
adjusting to work and life abroad, including the challenges of outdoor work.
The family of Abdul Rafiq Abdul Raheem, 37, is also facing deep uncertainty. He is survived by his wife,
Raziya Begum, and their young daughter, Rida Fathima. F His family and villagers remember him as a
warm and helpful person. The family has been living in a rented home for years. His father Abdul Rahan,
who had lost two other children in a road accident in Telangana in 2015, says the family is struggling to
rebuild life.
A daughter’s nursing dream
In Uttar Pradesh, the visits covered the families of Abdul Rasheed Zakir Husain, Markandey Chauhan
Bhajjan Chauhan, and Mohammad Saqib Liyaqat Ali.
In Mau, the family of Markandey Chauhan Bhajjan Chauhan, 39, recalled his long years of work in the
Gulf and his dreams for his children. He is survived by his wife, Sarswati Devi, and three children,
including 17-year-old Ankita Chauhan, who recently completed Grade 12.
During the visit, Dr. Shamsheer connected with Markandey Chauhan’s family over a video call. When
Ankita shared that she wished to pursue BSc Nursing, Dr. Shamsheer said, “We will support you to
complete your education. Study well and complete the course. We will be happy to bring you here after
that. Markandey ji will be remembered every day through you.”
At Kopaganj in Mau, the family of Abdul Rasheed Zakir Husain, 38, said he had left home exactly two months before the news of the accident reached them. He is survived by his wife, Farida Khatoon, and three young daughters.
“He had told us this would be his last journey abroad to find a job, and that once he returned, he would
not go again,” said Mohammed Aamir, his wife’s brother. His dream was to rebuild life here with the
money saved in the UAE.
The family of Mohammad Saqib Liyaqat Ali, 31, in Bijnor said he had gone to Dubai for the first time
around eight months ago after working as an aluminium fabricator. He had hoped to support his mother
and sisters, even as his family had asked him to return if he was unable to find a suitable job. But he chose to continue, hoping that life in the UAE would eventually help him build stability for the family.
Standing with families beyond borders
The support also reached Sri Lanka, where a representative from Dr. Shamsheer’s office travelled to
Mullavi from Colombo to meet the family of Samuvel Rengasami, 34, the sole breadwinner. His wife,
Rajarathnaraja Jeevarani, and young daughter are now facing an uncertain future.
Speaking about the distribution mission, Hafiz Ali, Director, VPS Health, said the visits were intended to ensure that the support reached the families with dignity and care.
“We met the families on behalf of Dr. Shamsheer to convey that they are not alone. Their loved ones worked in the UAE, and this support is a message that the community here remembers them and stands with their families. The education support for the children will also be taken forward in close coordination with the families,” he said.
Nine Injured Workers Also Receive Financial Assistance
Financial support has also been extended to the nine injured survivors in coordination with the workers’
employer, with the amount distributed based on the severity of their injuries and recovery needs. Among
the injured survivors, eight are Indian nationals, including three from Uttar Pradesh, two from Rajasthan,
and one each from Kerala, Telangana, and Bihar. One injured worker is a Nepali national. Four of them
received the amount in the UAE, while three others who are currently in India have had the support
transferred to their accounts. Two critically injured workers, who are still undergoing treatment at a
hospital in Dubai, have also received the support in their accounts.[ENDS]
