Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

"Kuna Khuntia, a 25-year-old pipe fitter in Qatar, suffered a heart attack after hearing the sound of missiles and debris from interceptions falling near his residence. He collapsed and was later declared dead."

"Of the eight people killed in the United Arab Emirates in Iranian attacks, five were from South Asia: three from Pakistan, and one each from Bangladesh and Nepal."

"Migrant workers from South Asia total nearly 21 million people in the Gulf nations, a third of the total population of the region, facing risks to their safety and economic futures."

Iran's attacks in the Gulf have resulted in significant casualties among South Asian migrant workers, with many families facing emotional and financial distress. Kuna Khuntia, a 25-year-old pipe fitter in Qatar, died after suffering a heart attack triggered by missile sounds. His family, burdened with debt for their daughters' marriages, relied on his income. The majority of casualties from Iranian attacks in the UAE were South Asian, highlighting the vulnerability of this demographic in the region. The safety of loved ones and economic stability are at risk for millions of families in South Asia.

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