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Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Kerala engineer dies during scuba diving session in Dubai while vacationing with his family
An Indian civil engineer died during a scuba diving session at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on Friday, June 6, while vacationing with family during the Eid Al Adha holidays. Issac Paul Olakkengil, 29, originally from Kerala, was with his wife, Reshma, and younger brother Ivin when the incident unfolded. According to Khaleej Times, Olakkengil suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater during a training session in a designated scuba diving area. Olakkengil was immediately taken to the hospital, but could not be revived. His younger brother, Ivin, collapsed when he arrived at the hospital and is currently under medical observation. David Pyarilos, Olakkengil's uncle, who is assisting the family with the legal process, confirmed the details of the incident, the report stated. 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he (Issac) couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack,' the Khaleej Times quoted Pyarilos. 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted underwater. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two,' he added. Pyarilos shared that while Ivin is now stable, doctors are closely monitoring him. 'All of them are engineers. While Olakkengil and Reshma are in Dubai, Ivin is based in Abu Dhabi,' added Pyarilos. 'Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond,' he said. Ivin was informed of his brother's death the following day, Saturday, while the family continued working with Dubai authorities to complete the formal investigation. Law enforcement has seized the scuba equipment used during the session for analysis as part of the investigation. Arrangements are underway to take Olakkengil's body to India once the legal documentation is completed. 'We are working with the authorities to repatriate his mortal remains after we receive the necessary legal documents,' Pyarilos said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who was Issac Paul Olakkengil, the Indian engineer who died in scuba diving incident in Dubai
Issac Paul Olakkengil was a skilled civil engineer specializing in Building Information Modelling, working in the UAE since 2019 Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Kerala, India, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a scuba diving training session at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The tragic incident unfolded while Issac was on vacation with his wife and younger brother, partaking in the Eid Al Adha holidays. The news of his untimely death has sent shockwaves through the Indian expatriate community in the UAE, where Issac had built a thriving professional life. A life built on precision, passion, and progress Issac hailed from Naduvilangadi in Thrissur, Kerala. A driven and accomplished engineer, he specialized in Building Information Modelling (BIM), a sophisticated digital process essential in modern construction. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Calicut University in 2016, he steadily climbed the professional ladder. He first gained experience in India, including a stint with Indian Railways, before moving to the UAE in 2019. There, he worked with prominent firms such as Omnix International, Aspen Creations, and most recently as a BIM Coordinator at PNC Architects in Dubai, a role he held since May 2022. Issac's expertise spanned tools like Revit Architecture, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Enscape, and he was certified in BIM Technology and BIM Coordination. He was fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and his colleagues and peers admired his methodical nature and professional diligence. A family of engineers, bound by love and shared ambitions Engineering ran in the family. Issac's wife, Reshma Olakkengil, is also an engineer based in Dubai. His younger brother, Ivin Olakkengil, lives and works as an engineer in Abu Dhabi. The three shared a close bond, not only familial but also intellectual and professional. All three were part of the same scuba diving training session at Jumeirah Beach when the incident occurred. According to David Pyarilos, Issac's uncle, who is currently supporting the family with legal procedures and the repatriation of the body to India, 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he [Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack.' 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted underwater. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two,' Mr Pyarilos told the press. Issac was rushed to the hospital, but despite resuscitation efforts, he could not be saved. His brother Ivin collapsed upon reaching the hospital, overwhelmed by the event. He was placed under observation and later declared out of danger. Mr Pyarilos added, 'Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond.' According to Khaleej Times, Ivin was only informed of his brother's death on Saturday, June 7. An ongoing investigation Dubai police have since launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities have seized the scuba diving equipment used during the session for analysis, as part of standard safety and procedural checks. The training was conducted in a designated diving area at Jumeirah Beach, popular among beginners and tourists. The family is now focused on completing the necessary legal formalities for the repatriation of Issac's body to India, a process being handled with the assistance of Mr Pyarilos. The UAE's Indian community, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has expressed condolences, remembering Issac as a hardworking, soft-spoken professional who had earned respect in his field and among his peers. While the incident has been reported widely, it is the story of the man behind the headlines, a committed husband, brother, and engineer, that resonates most.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Indian Engineer Dies During Scuba Diving Session At Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
Last Updated: Olakkengil suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater. In a tragic incident, an Indian engineer died while undergoing a scuba diving session during the Eid Al Adha holidays in Dubai. The deceased, identified as 29-year-old civil engineer Issac Paul Olakkengil, was in Dubai with his wife, Resham and younger brother, Ivin, when he took the adventurous water activity at Jumeirah Beach on Friday, according to Khaleej Times. As per the report, the incident took place during a training session at the designated diving area. Both Reshma and Ivin were also receiving training when the situation took a turn for the worse. Reportedly, Olakkengil suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater. 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack. So, everyone panicked and was impacted underwater. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two," David Pyarilos, Olakkengil's uncle, who is overseeing the legal procedure for the family, said as quoted by the news outlet. Olakkengil was rushed to the hospital, where he died while, Ivin collapsed on reaching the hospital and is currently under observation. Pyarilos confirmed that he was out of danger, but doctors were keeping close tabs on him. Ivin was only informed about his brother's death on Saturday, while the family works with the police to complete the investigation. The Dubai law enforcement officials have seized the equipment used during the scuba diving session to analyse it. First Published: June 08, 2025, 16:07 IST
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Indian Engineer Dies During Scuba Diving Session In Dubai
An Indian civil engineer has died in the UAE while undergoing a scuba diving session during the Eid Al Adha holidays. The 29-year-old man, identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil, was in Dubai with his family when he took the session at Jumerah Beach on Friday (Jun 6), according to a report in Khaleej Times. Hailing from the southern Indian state of Kerala, Mr Olakkengil was enjoying the holidays alongside his wife, Resham and younger brother, Ivin when the tragedy struck. Mr Olakkengil suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater. As per David Pyarilos, Mr Olakkengil's uncle, who is overseeing the legal procedure for the family, the incident took place during a training session at a designated scuba diving area. Both Reshma and Ivin were also receiving training when the situation took a turn for the worse. "It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he [Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack," said Mr Pyarilos. "So, everyone panicked and was impacted underwater. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two." Investigation underway While Mr Olakkengil was rushed to the hospital, where he could not be saved, his brother, Ivin, collapsed on reaching the hospital and is currently under observation. Mr Pyarilos confirmed that he was out of danger, but doctors were keeping close tabs on him. "All of them are engineers. While Issac and Reshma are in Dubai, Ivin is based in Abu Dhabi. Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond," said Pyarilos. Ivin was only informed about his brother's death on Saturday, while the family works with the police to complete the investigation. The Dubai law enforcement officials have seized the equipment used during the scuba diving session to analyse it. Mr Olakkengil's dead body will be repatriated to India after receiving the necessary legal documents.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
On Eid holiday with family, Indian techie dies in diving accident at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
An Indian expatriate died during a scuba diving session off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on Friday. The deceased, identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil, was 29 years old. According to Gulf Times, Issac, originally from Kerala, was in Dubai with his family for the Eid Al Adha holidays. A civil engineer by profession, he had been working in the UAE. Issac had gone diving with his wife Reshma and younger brother Ivin in a designated training area. During the session, he reportedly suffered a heart attack after facing difficulty in breathing. 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he \[Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack,' said Pyarilos Davis, a relative, while speaking to Gulf News. 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted under water. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two,' he added. Issac was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be revived. His brother Ivin also collapsed during the incident and is currently under medical observation. 'He is out of danger,' confirmed Pyarilos. 'All of them are engineers. While Issac and Reshma are in Dubai, Ivin is based in Abu Dhabi. Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond,' Pyarilos said. Ivin was informed of his brother's death only on Saturday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have seized the equipment used during the dive. The family is now working with police officials on repatriating Issac's body. 'We are working with the authorities to repatriate his mortal remains after we receive the necessary legal documents,' said Pyarilos.
