Caught in the Gulf War: Ambassador of Humanity

In August 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, trapping Indian nationals in a war zone overnight. This led to history's largest civilian evacuation, recognised by Guinness World Records-rescuing over 170,000 Indian nationals through efforts of Government of India and Owners of M V Safeer.

The documentary Mission Safeer: 37 Days to Freedom showed how it saved 722 souls. This book tells the story of over 170,000 souls for the first time.

Shakur Tisekar is to be commended for bringing this compelling historical account to public attention. His work presents current and future generations with an opportunity to learn about the extraordinary efforts made to evacuate Indians during one of the most difficult periods of the Gulf War.

- Sarosh Zaiwalla, Senior Partner, Zaiwalla and Company, London

Heartiest congratulations to Capt. Kekobad, Mr Hanif Modak and to the author Mr Tisekar for their efforts in documenting this historical event of Indians, by Indians, for Indians and making the country proud.

- Mr S.K. Mankad, Managing Director, P&I Services Pvt. Ltd.

A comprehensive, true account... bringing to light several 'untold stories' of this massive evacuation.

- S.M. Mathur, Director, Indian Foreign Service (Retd.)

You do not read this account from a distance - you live it.

- Captain Viraf Rusi Kekobad, Co-Owner, M.V. Safeer