Nepali worker’s death in Saudi Arabia leaves family deep in debt
Summary
A Nepali worker was killed in a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco project site, leaving his family in Mahottari devastated and burdened with a Rs1.1 million bank loan. Nepal’s government and embassy in Riyadh are working to repatriate the body as security risks rise for Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia.
Key Points
- Bharat Mahato, a Nepali labourer working in Saudi Arabia, was killed in a Houthi drone attack on a Saudi Aramco project site in Eastern Province.
- His family in Mahottari says his death has left them with a heavy bank debt and no access to foreign employment welfare benefits because his labour permit had expired.
- The family has petitioned the District Administration Office for help in bringing his body back to Nepal, and the request has been forwarded through the Home Ministry and Foreign Ministry.
- The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh has urged Nepalis in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during security alerts and follow official safety instructions.
