Indian Man Killed In Kuwait Strike Was Traveling for His Niece's Wedding In Ujjain
Indian man killed in Kuwait strike was attending niece's wedding.
An Indian man who was killed in a strike at Kuwait International Airport was reportedly travelling home to attend his niece’s wedding in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district, according to family members and officials. The deceased, Manzoor Ahmed, a 55-year-old tailor who had worked in Kuwait for nearly three decades, was scheduled to return to India on Wednesday morning. He was set to board a flight from Kuwait around 7:30 am to Mumbai and then travel by train to Ujjain, where his family was preparing to receive him.
According to his family, Manzoor had spoken to his 18-year-old son, Anas Ahmed, just a day before his planned departure. In the call, he reportedly asked his son to pick him up from the railway station in Nagda, near Ujjain, and said he would be arriving home shortly. The family had begun preparations for his return, expecting to welcome him with traditional celebrations after his long stay abroad.
However, those plans were shattered when the family was informed on Wednesday afternoon that Manzoor had been killed in a drone strike at Kuwait airport. The incident also left 13 other Indian nationals injured, according to reports. The family said they were unaware that their last conversation with him would be their final contact.
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Relatives said Manzoor had been returning specifically to attend his niece’s wedding, scheduled for June 8 in Ratlam district. His death has left the family devastated, with members describing him as the sole breadwinner who had supported them through years of work abroad. His brother-in-law, Mohammed Ismail, said the tragedy struck without warning and left the family in shock, as they had been preparing for a joyous homecoming.
The sudden loss has also raised concerns among relatives about the safety of Indian workers in conflict-affected regions. Following procedures abroad, Manzoor’s body was transported to Ahmedabad airport on Friday. From there, his relatives took his remains by road to Ujjain, where the last rites were performed amid mourning and grief. The incident underscores the growing risks faced by expatriate workers in volatile regions, many of whom continue to travel for employment while maintaining strong ties to families in India.
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