The fifteen Indian-origins who were granted superior penalization in two separate suits of merchandising and slaying, were rescued from the gallows by Dubai-based hoteliers and philanthropist, while fourteen of them who are Punjabis have already been reunited with their families, while one is hoped-for to return in a few days since his documents are still being processed.
Presenting them before the media, Dubai-based S P Singh Oberoi said Punjabi youths who go to the United Arab Emirates should learn to not fall into the trap of bootleggers since it leads to clashes between groups and if somebody dies in a clash, it would lead to the capital punishment due to tough laws of the land.
He said that five men were facing capital punishment in Sharjah for the murder of Virendra Chauhan in November 2011, whereas in a separate case, ten Punjabis were sentenced to death for the slaying of Pakistani national Mohammad Farhaan in Al Ain of Abu Dhabi.
Oberoi said he had approached the families of the deceased and talk terms were held to persuade them to accept the blood money as provided by the law there. He said a hefty amount was paid through Sarbat Da Bhala Trust as blood money and the courts in UAE accepted the compromise after which the men were released.
Till date, Oberoi saved 93 Indians, from gallows in UAE after paying blood money of around Rs 20 crore, said his trust had offices in all districts and before going to UAE the credentials of companies and genuineness of employment offer should be checked.
“Most of the youths reach there after taking loans and many are not able to earn much. In desperation to pay back the money, they get into bootlegging and get caught in the vicious cycle of illegal activity,” he said.
“They must stay away from any illegal activities there and go on a proper employment visa. They should also have clarity about their salary,” he added.
By Sowmya Sangam
