Nepali killed in Iranian strike in UAE was security guard at Abu Dhabi airport
Summary
Diwas Shrestha, a Nepali security guard at Abu Dhabi airport, was killed in an Iranian drone strike in the UAE, highlighting the risks faced by Nepali migrant workers in high-risk sectors abroad.
Key Points
- Diwas Shrestha, a 29-year-old Nepali security guard from Gorkha, was killed in an Iranian drone strike at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport.
- Shrestha was attempting to neutralise a drone during the incident, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Two other victims were Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, underscoring the dangers faced by migrant workers in the Gulf region.
- The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has expressed condolences and is facilitating repatriation and advises Nepalese in the UAE to remain cautious and comply with security directives.
