Lucknow: Stranded in Dubai after completing a six-month jail term, Amit Kumar Maurya, a resident of Karnailganj in Gonda district, has appealed to authorities concerned for assistance to return to India. In a video circulated on social media on Saturday, Amit said he was released from prison but was unable to leave as he could not pay a Rs 25 lakh fine imposed on him in the case.His father, Ram Ashok Maurya of Bajrang Nagar’s Mehndi Hata locality, has approached minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and other authorities, seeking intervention to facilitate his son’s repatriation. The family said the prolonged delay has intensified their distress, particularly as Ram Ashok Maurya is reportedly unwell.According to Ram Ashok Maurya, Amit went to Dubai about four years ago to find work. He was later arrested following a dispute that allegedly occurred while drinking alcohol and was jailed in connection with a liquor-related matter. He was sentenced to six months in prison along with the monetary penalty, the family said. Amit served the sentence from Aug 18, 2023, to Feb 20, 2024, and was released thereafter. However, his return remains unresolved as he is unable to pay the fine.In the video message, Amit described the emotional toll of being separated from his family for a long period. He said his mother died while he was in Dubai and he could not return to see her during her final moments, adding to the family’s grief.Kamlesh Pandey, a representative of the minister of state for external affairs, said documents related to Amit’s case have been forwarded to the ministry. He said efforts were underway to contact Dubai authorities and work toward a resolution through appropriate legal process.
