Qatar has done a lot to improve the working condition of labourers in the country, but every once in a while, horror stories tend to come out.
Indian media reported on the sad tale of two Indian workers, who say they were stripped to their undergarments and whipped with a hunter rope by their employer. The Times of India reported the two were pleading to be rescues.
In a video that was reportedly sent out by the duo, injuries and blood can be seen on their backs, hands, thighs and legs.
The two Uttar Pradesh natives — Parvez Ahmad (24) and Mohammed Akram (27) — came to Qatar through an agent who promised them a decent job as a driver.
But upon arrival, the two were taken to an animal farm and asked to take care of camels and goats in a village on the Saudi-Qatar border.
In the voice message, Parvez claimed their employer beat them a lot. He said he lived around 100 to 150km away from the Qatar-Saudi border and about 20-25 km west of Tohaliya petrol pump. He added that they wished to be rescued.
Here is to hoping that Qatari authorities will take necessary action to help the duo.
