Mangaluru, Mar 2, 2026: Eight persons from Mangaluru, including a family of five, have sought help to return home after being stranded in Dubai amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
According to the State Disaster Management Authority, Shrinath P. Shetty (41) contacted the Dakshina Kannada district emergency helpline from Dubai on the evening of March 1. He informed officials that he, along with his family members Sadhika Shetty (37) and Shiriya (8), was stranded in the Deira area.
The family had travelled to Dubai on a tourist visa. While stating that they were safe, Mr. Shetty requested the district administration to facilitate their return to Mangaluru.