‘My world has changed; if I go out, I’ll get lost’: Stranded abroad for 42 years, Kerala man finally back home

Passport lost, Indian stranded in Bahrain for 4 decades finally returns home

An Indian, stranded in Bahrain for 42 years after losing his passport and travel documents, was reunited with his family in Kerala this week. Chandran Gopalan was reunited with his 95-year-old mother, but his father died in his absence. A Delhi-based NGO, Pravasi Legal Cell, helped in Gopalan's return home.

‘My world has changed; if I go out, I’ll get lost’: Stranded abroad for 42 years, Kerala man finally back home

With the death of his employer, Chandran lost his passport and other travel documents, making him an undocumented immigrant. His focus then turned to keeping away from the eyes of the law.