Families appeal for stranded fishermen's safe return

India Jun 21, 2025

Thirty-six fishermen from Uvari, Tamil Nadu, are stuck in Iran, and their families haven't heard from them since last Tuesday.
Worried and anxious, the families have reached out to local officials—including the District Collector and Assembly Speaker—hoping for quick government action to bring their loved ones home.

Common path for people from coastal villages

The fishermen had traveled to Iran via Dubai for work on fishing trawlers—a common path for people from coastal villages like Uvari, Koottapuli, and Idinthakarai.
Local officials are now putting together a full list of those stranded as efforts get underway.
For now, everyone's just hoping these men return safe and soon.