Hyderabad Families Worried Over Tehran Communication Cut
Hyderabad, Mar 15 (Maxim News): Families in the Old City have expressed concern after losing contact with relatives in Tehran due to internet disruptions.
Many parents said they have received no updates for the past seven days.
They said Iranian news channels report normal conditions in Tehran. However, they said the lack of direct communication has increased anxiety. As Ramzan Eid approaches, families now fear they may not reunite with their children.
Many students from Hyderabad are currently in Iran for engineering and medical education. Some residents also travelled there for export businesses. Due to the ongoing conflict situation, several of them remain stranded.
Parents said they feel helpless without information. Therefore, many families are waiting for official updates. Several said they hope to speak to their children before Eid.
Hyderabad based traders who operate in Tehran, Dubai, and other Arab countries also reported losses. Many import goods during Ramzan and sell them in local markets. However, the present situation has disrupted supply chains.
Traders said delays in transport have affected Ramzan season sales. As a result, businesses depending on imported products are facing losses. Some said they cannot move goods due to travel restrictions.
Reports suggest around 18,000 people from the Barkas area alone have travelled to Gulf and West Asian countries. Many went for jobs and business. Others travelled for tourism or to spend Ramzan with relatives.
Families said they now lack clarity about the whereabouts of several travellers. Consequently, they have requested government support for information.
One businessman from the Old City said he travelled from Dubai to Hyderabad in February. He said he arrived to distribute zakat during Ramzan. Zakat refers to charity given to the poor during the holy month.
He said he runs a hotel business in Dubai. He also expanded operations into Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. However, the conflict affected business at his 12 hotels. He said customer flow dropped sharply.
He also said he now faces difficulty returning due to travel uncertainty. Many others are facing similar problems. Families said they expect authorities to provide clarity soon. (Maxim News)
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