Ramesh, My sympathy with you .... You were perfectly right by being there ......
There are reasons for them to tell you to go home ...... Actually you may be remembering your parents , wives and her kids , neighbours , friends , ex colleagues back home ...... so he was indirectly giving you the chance to go home and complete your remaining tasks , which were more important than just standing on the loose sand ...... So it was for your benefit , your advantage ........ Hope you agree with me ..... atleast 3 of your group would admit it ......