Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Hyderabad Woman Seeks Help to Return from Oman
A woman named Shabnam Begum from Hyderabad went to Oman for a job as a housemaid.
She says she was treated badly, made to work very long hours, and not paid.
She escaped and is now at the Indian Embassy in Oman.
Her family wants the government to help her come back home safely and punish the person who sent her to Oman.
Shabnam Begum travelled to Oman on March 26 for a housemaid job.
She alleges 12-15 hour workdays, no pay, poor food, and no phone access.
She escaped and is currently staying at the Indian Embassy in Muscat.
Her family has appealed to the authorities for her safe repatriation.
They also want action against the agent who sent her to Oman.
- Who
- Shabnam Begum, a resident of Hyderabad
- What
- Alleged exploitation and seeking help to return from Oman
- When
- Travelled on March 26, current situation ongoing
- Where
- Muscat, Oman, currently at the Indian Embassy
- Why
- Allegedly promised a job as a housemaid but faced exploitation
Worker's Perspective
Agent's Perspective
Working Conditions
Worker's Perspective
Shabnam alleges 12-15 hour workdays, no pay, poor food, and no phone access.
Agent's Perspective
No response from the agent in the articles.
- Name
- Shabnam Begum
- Origin
- Pahadi Shareef, Hyderabad
- Destination
- Muscat, Oman
- Travel Date
- March 26
- Current Location
- Embassy of India, Muscat
- Allegations
- Exploitation, forced labor, no pay, poor conditions
- Family's Request
- Safe repatriation and action against the agent