SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday has responded to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) regarding the distressing case of Faizan Rasool, a Kashmiri youth from Safakadal, Srinagar, who has been held hostage for ransom by human traffickers in Myanmar.
In a statement issued here, National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that the MEA has confirmed that the Indian Mission has strongly taken up the issue of Indian nationals trapped in Myawaddy with the concerned authorities in Myanmar, including the specific case of Faizan Rasool.
In its official response, the MEA said that “Requests for the rescue and repatriation of all Indian nationals, including Kashmiri youth Faizan Rasool, entrapped in Myawaddy, have been forwarded to the concerned authorities in Myanmar. We are actively working on it.”
The Ministry also reiterated the need for caution against fraudulent job offers abroad, advising individuals to verify employment opportunities through proper channels before traveling.
Earlier, JKSA had written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to secure Faizan Rasool’s release. He was lured to Myanmar under false promises of employment and is now being held for ₹4.5 lakh ransom.
Welcoming the MEA’s swift response, Khuehami emphasized the urgency of Faizan’s case, given the life-threatening situation he faces. He said, “While we appreciate the Ministry’s prompt action, we have urged them to pursue this particular case with greater urgency. Faizan Rasool’s life is at immediate risk. His family is in distress, and they cannot afford the ransom being demanded by the traffickers. Immediate diplomatic intervention is necessary to bring him home safely.”
The association has also urged the Government of India to launch awareness campaigns and take strict action against trafficking networks operating both in India and abroad to prevent more innocent lives from falling victim to such scams. (KDC)
