Durg. The woman living in Bhilai of the district was taken hostage in the Muslim country Oman. The woman had made a video viral on social media in this regard and had requested the Government of Chhattisgarh and India for help. After which the government showed promptness and immediately got the hostage girl safely freed. After which Home Minister Vijay Sharma inquired about the woman’s well-being over phone and gave instructions to the embassy officials for her security.
While talking to Home Minister Vijay Sharma, Deepika said that she is absolutely safe right now. I have come to the embassy in Muscat. Don’t worry at all. We will make arrangements for your arrival. You keep my number. After coming to Chhattisgarh, call me and tell me about the incident that happened to you in Muscat. Action will be taken after getting to the bottom of the matter against those who cheated you.
According to the information, she is a resident of Khursipar area of Bhilai and had gone to Oman, a Muslim country located in the east-south of the Arabian Peninsula, to work as a house maid. There he was being held hostage and forced to work.
Chhattisgarh’s sister Jogi Deepika, who was kept hostage in Muscat, was promptly freed. Checked with the woman on phone about her well-being, gave instructions to embassy officials for her security. @PMOIndia @narendramodi@AmitShah @vishnudsai @OmMathur_bjp@NitinNabin @ shivprakashbjp @BJP4CGState
— Vijay Sharma (@vijaysharmag) February 7, 2024
In the video released on social media, Deepika had said that she is from Bhilai city and is stuck in Oman. He was brought here by lying on the pretext of a good job. After this he was taken hostage there. She was not able to return back to India from there even if she wanted to. After beating him, a demand of Rs 2 to 3 lakh was made for his return.
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