Raigad (Maharashtra), March 2 – A couple in Raigad district, Maharashtra, are deeply concerned about the safety of their son, Utkarsh Mapara, who is currently in Dubai amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and have appealed for assistance to ensure his continued safety.
Utkarsh Mapara, a resident of the Sudhagarh taluka in Raigad, travelled to Dubai on February 18 to pursue a six-month Global MBA course.
According to his father, Rajesh Mapara, Utkarsh is safe and remains in constant contact with the family.
Regarding the situation, Rajesh Mapara said that although the prevailing tensions in the region have caused anxiety, his son is staying in a separate room and is in good health.
"We are in regular contact with him. He is safe, but as parents, we are naturally worried," he said.
The tense atmosphere in the Middle East has heightened concerns among parents whose children are studying abroad. Utkarsh's parents said they are closely monitoring developments and taking all necessary precautions while staying connected with their son.
The US-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the latter retaliating against US bases in neighbouring countries, including the UAE and other Gulf countries.
Earlier in the day, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Jordan summoned the Iranian envoys in their respective capitals to deliver strong protests against the recent attacks targeting their territories, condemning them as flagrant violations of sovereignty and international law.
In Amman, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Iranian Embassy and conveyed a strongly worded protest message to his government.
Similarly, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri to deliver a strongly worded note of protest over the attacks.
The coordinated diplomatic protests from Jordan and the UAE underscore the growing regional alarm over Iran's military actions and their potential impact on civilian safety and regional stability.
