Guwahati: A 25-year-old boy who had been kept captive in Almaty city of Kazakhstan for nine days has returned home safely to India at his village in Ukhrul district of Manipur on January 16.
The youth identified as Luiramsing Zimik and he is a resident of Mapao Zingtun village of the district.
Zimik was pursuing a Masters in Divinity at Hoseo University of South Korea was on his way back to New Delhi from Seoul via a connecting flight, Air Asiana KC 907, which was scheduled to depart on January 6 but was stranded in Kazakhstan due to political unrest sparked by protests over a fuel price hike.
“By the time it was my turn, every room had been taken.” The Korean officials did everything they could to assist me. Then I went on my own in search of a new motel. There were relatively few people out on the streets, and they were all silent. After hours of walking, I found a room in the hotel where I am currently staying. Later, I attempted to contact the Indian mission but was unable. Finally, through my parents in India, that happened,” Zimik told The Indian Express.
Luiramsing Zimik’s family wrote an acknowledgement letter to express their gratitude to everyone who helped bring him home safely.
The acknowledgement note read: “I, Luiramsing Zimik, extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for helping me evacuate Kazakhstan on time. I reached Manipur on the 16th of January safe and sound. I thank the MoS of External Affairs, Hon’ble Minister Shri. RK Ranjan for promptly aiding my situation from the day I got held up in Kazakhstan till I reached my hometown Manipur. I also would like to thank the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri. Biren Singh for the tremendous effort shown in bringing me home.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to Shri. Lorho S. Pfoze, member of the Lok Sabha (Outer) for helping us connect with the right people.
I am grateful to many other people who I cannot personally mention here. My trust in the Government of India remains intact.
Last but not the least, I thank the Almighty for taking me through this ride in peace. I feel blessed to have received all the prayer support from my people.”