7 months ago
Pondy CM seeks help to trace missing engineer in Iran
The Chief Minister of Puducherry, N Rangasamy, has written a letter to the Indian Ambassador in Iran.
He asked for help to find a man named Uppilathali Ajith.
Ajith is from Mahe and works as an engineer on a ship called the Vistan.
He went to Iran on December 16, 2023, and his family hasn't been able to contact him since.
The Chief Minister wants the Ambassador to help find out where Ajith is and make sure he is safe.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy requested the Indian Ambassador to Iran to trace missing engineer Uppilathali Ajith.
Ajith, a resident of Mahe, works as a 3rd Engineer for Horsan Ship Management (OPC) Private Limited.
He left for Iran on the vessel Vistan on December 16, 2023, and his family has been unable to contact him since.
The Chief Minister's request aims to locate Ajith and determine his whereabouts.
Ajith's parents and relatives have expressed concern over his unavailability and unknown whereabouts.
- Who
- Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy
- What
- Requested Indian Ambassador to Iran to trace missing engineer Uppilathali Ajith
- Where
- Puducherry, India
- When
- January 19, 2024
- Why
- Ajith's parents and relatives have been unable to contact him since his departure on December 16, 2023
Key facts
- Name
- Uppilathali Ajith
- Occupation
- 3rd Engineer
- Company
- Horsan Ship Management (OPC) Private Limited
- Vessel
- Vistan
- Departure Date
- December 16, 2023
- Requesting Authority
- Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy
- Destination
- Iran
- Hometown
- Mahe



