Punjab woman in custody in Saudi Arabia

PHAGWARA: Jiwan Jyoti, a woman belonging to village Rurrke-Khurad near Goraya and presently living in Saudi Arabia, has appealed to the Indian Government, Punjab Government and AAP state convener Bhagwant Maan, to rescue her from her employer who has been keeping her in captivity in his house for the past several days.

Sudarshan Kumar, husband of the victim, has three sons and is working as a plumber. He told the media he was facing difficulties managing with his income. He then sent his wife Jiwan Jyoti, with the help of a village travel agent, to Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia to earn some money. However, her employer reportedly tortured her there. She narrated her tale of woes through social media. Sudarshan Kumar says he has had no communication with his wife for the last fifteen days. He expressed his apprehension that his wife, who was being tortured by her employer, might be kept in captivity by her employer.

ASHOK KAURA