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Supreme Court tells Dubai engineer to seek embassy help after travel ban claim
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Court won’t intervene after his conspiracy allegations surface
The Supreme Court refused to directly take up an Indian engineer’s plea from Dubai challenging a travel ban, advising him instead to approach the Indian Embassy in the UAE. Asif Azad appeared by video conference and alleged a drug mafia conspiracy and possible links involving Kerala MLAs, but the court held that diplomatic assistance should be pursued first.
- Supreme Court declined immediate relief to Dubai-based engineer Asif Azad
- Court directed Azad to approach the Indian Embassy in the UAE
- Azad alleged a drug mafia conspiracy behind the travel ban
- His claims also mentioned alleged Kerala MLA involvement
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