Amir Abbas Zaidi, a retired cop who served in the UP police force for four decades and hung his boots in 2008, had to perform his wife’s last rites alone.Raavish completed his studies in Iran before beginning his career with the state-run IRINN.“I have always taught my children to be fearless. But for Ravish, I am extremely worried. If he had died in the attack, as per our religious beliefs, he would have been a martyr. But no father wants to lose his child,” shared Amir Abbas Zaidi.The war has come at a time when Zaidis are still recovering from a recent tragedy.“About six months ago, Raavish’s wife passed away,” Amir Abbas revealed.Similarly, Raza Abbas from the Chowk area of old Lucknow said his daughter Fauzia is also stuck in Iran with her husband, mother-in-law, and children.“They had gone for pilgrimage. Their return ticket was for June 18, but the flight was cancelled,” he said in a choked voice.“When they were in Iraq earlier, communication was easier. But now, network issues are making even brief calls difficult,” says Raza Abbas.Raza Abbas further explains that his daughter is unwell and on medication.“Her mother-in-law has arthritis. The children are frightened by constant sounds of explosions. Most of their time is spent confined to the hotel,” he added.The family is pleading with the Indian government for help.“Every time there’s news of a fresh attack on Iran, we become restless here. We request the Modi government to bring our children and families back safely,” he added.
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