'Forced to work 15 hours a day, no salary for 4 months': Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman

A Hyderabad woman alleges forced labor and wage denial in Oman. She traveled for a housemaid job but faced poor conditions and no pay. The woman escaped and sought help from the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The embassy has acknowledged the matter and is investigating the situation. Officials are working to ensure her safety and arrange her return home.

By TOI CITY DESK

Forced to work 15 hours a day without pay, Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman seeks govt's help to return home

Her family alleged that she was not provided proper food or accommodation, and did not receive any salary during her four-month stay in Oman.

"Forced To Work For 15 Hours, Not Paid For 3 Months": Hyderabad Woman Stuck In Oman

Shabnam Begum said she traveled to Oman on March 26 after a local recruitment agent promised her a job as a housemaid.