Who was Isaq Paul Okggil, Indian engineer, who died in the scuba diving incident in Dubai
29 -year -old Civil Engineer Easak Paul Okggil from Kerala died on Friday 6 June after suffering a cardiac arrest during the scuba diving training session at Dubai’s Zumera Beach. The tragic incident came to light, while Issak was on leave with his wife and younger brother, Eid al Adha was participating in the holidays. The news of his untimely death has sent Shockwaves to the UAE through the Indian migrant community, where Issaq created a rich professional life.
A life built on accurate, passion and progress
Issak told Naduvilangadi in Thrissur, Kerala. A operated and skilled engineer, he specialized in the manufacture of information modeling (BIM) for the manufacture of a sophisticated digital process required in modern construction.After completing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Calicut University in 2016, he continuously climbed the professional ladder. He first gained experience in India with a term with Indian Railways before going to UAE in 2019. There, he worked with prominent firms such as Omnix International, Aspen Creations, and recently as a BIM coordinator at PNC Architects in Dubai, a role he held from May 2022.ISSAC’s expertise spread devices such as Revit Architecture, Navisworks, Autocad and Encape, and they were certified in BIM technology and bim coordination. He was fluent in English, Hindi and Malayalam, and his colleagues and colleagues praised his systematic nature and professional hard work.
A family of engineers bound by love and shared ambitions
The engineering went into a family. Issaq’s wife, Reshma Ockgengil is also an engineer located in Dubai. His younger brother, Evin Okgengil, lives as an engineer in Abu Dhabi and works. The three shared a close bond, not only family but also intellectual and professional.When the incident took place, the three were part of the same scuba diving training session on Jumera Beach.According to David Pyarilos, Issaq’s uncle, who is currently supporting the family with legal processes and repatriation of India’s body, “It seems that they were trained for scuba diving, and of course, he, [Issac] Could not breathe properly and went away from the pack. ,“So, everyone got nervous and impressed under water. I was told that Reshma was rescued on the first edge, followed by the other two,” Mr. Pyarilos told the press.Issaq was rushed to the hospital, but despite the revival efforts, they could not be saved. His brother Evin fell on the hospital, overwhelmed by the incident. He was placed under observation and later excluded from danger. Mr. Pyarilos said, “Evin’s friends told me that they are worried about breaking this heart -breaking news, because the brothers shared a strong bond.”According to the Khaleej Times, Evin was informed about his brother’s death on Saturday only on 7 June.
An ongoing investigation
Dubai Police has since started investigating the incident. Authorities have seized the scuba diving equipment used during the session for analysis, as part of standard safety and procedural investigation. The training was held in a designated diving area on Jumera Beach, which was popular among beginners and tourists.The family is now focused on completing the legal formalities required for India’s body repatriation, a process that is being handled with the help of Sri Pyarilos.The UAE’s Indian community, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, expressed condolences, recalling Isaak as a hardworking, soft -spoken professional, who earned respect among his area and among his colleagues. While the incident is widely told, it is the story of the man behind the headlines, a committed husband, brother and engineer, who is most echoed.
