Need urgent advice - My mother is detained in Doha, Qatar, and my siblings and I are in a very difficult situation!!!
Need urgent advice - My mother is detained in Doha, Qatar, and my siblings and I are in a very difficult situation
Hi everyone,
I'm from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, and I really need some advice because my family is going through an extremely difficult situation.
My mother travelled to Doha, Qatar, about a month ago on a tourist visa. We were later informed by the restaurant where she was working that she had a fight with a man she was in a relationship with. We were told that he allegedly took her passport, her iPhone, and her Vivo phone and disappeared.
After that, the restaurant owner informed us that my mother is now in custody in Doha. We haven't been able to speak to her directly, so most of the information we have is coming from the restaurant owner. We don't know the exact charges, whether she has appeared in court, or how long she may be held.
Back in India, things have become very difficult. My mother was the only person earning and sending money home. I don't have my father with us. It's just me, my brother, and my sister.
Our landlord has told us to vacate the house within one week and is not willing to extend the deadline. We only have around ₹20,000 available. We also have two dogs, and we're worried because we may not be able to afford boarding for them or find a rental that allows pets.
We do have a copy of my mother's passport, but we don't know what to do next.
I would really appreciate advice on these questions:
Has anyone dealt with a similar situation involving an Indian citizen detained in Qatar?
How can we find out exactly where she is being held and what charges, if any, have been filed?
Has anyone had experience contacting the Indian Embassy in Qatar? Were they able to help?
If her passport was stolen, what is the process for getting a replacement or emergency travel document?
What legal expenses should we realistically expect if she needs a lawyer?
Are there any organizations or charities in India that can help families facing an emergency like this?
Does anyone have suggestions for temporary care for two dogs when the family is facing a housing crisis?
Any genuine advice or guidance would mean a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to read this.