Telangana ensures safe return for citizens from Israel and Iran
Telangana's government, under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is actively ensuring the safe return of its citizens from crisis-hit regions in the Middle East.
Coordinated efforts have facilitated the transit of students from Iran and Israel, with further arrivals expected.
Despite challenges like Israeli airspace closure, the government remains committed to providing timely assistance and support for all affected individuals.
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Following the directions of the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Government of Telangana, continues to monitor the ongoing crisis in the Middle East actively and has been extending all necessary support to Telangana citizens returning from the affected regions, as per a release. In a coordinated effort, New Delhi's Telangana Bhavan facilitated the safe transit of six Telangana students who arrived at midnight yesterday--four from Iran and two from Israel.
All six students had pre-booked their onward flights to Hyderabad and were safely seen off by Telangana Bhavan staff at 5:30 AM. Officials ensured their comfort and well-being during their stay in Delhi and assisted them until they boarded their flights. Further, seven more Telangana citizens are expected to arrive in New Delhi tonight. These individuals have successfully crossed over from Israel to Amman, Jordan, and are scheduled to reach India shortly.
Arrangements are being made to receive and support them at the airport and at Telangana Bhavan. Meanwhile, several other Telangana residents stranded in Israel are facing delays due to the temporary closure of Israeli airspace. Despite these disruptions, the Government of Telangana remains fully committed to assisting all affected citizens and is in constant coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Embassies, and concerned authorities.
The Chief Minister has instructed officials to ensure that every Telangana resident arriving from the region receives timely assistance, proper accommodation, and onward travel support. Citizens are advised to stay in touch with official channels and avoid relying on unverified information. The Government of Telangana stands firmly with its people during this challenging time and will continue its efforts to ensure their safety and swift return.
Earlier on June 21, chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Hindustan Zindabad' echoed through the Delhi Airport late at night as a flight carrying 290 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under the Operation Sindhu touched down. Among those evacuated was Tazkiya Fatima, a resident of Noida, who recounted the tense situation in Iran and praised the coordination between Indian authorities. "There is a situation of war over there. We were not sure how we would make it out of there, but the Government of India made the whole process very smooth. I am very thankful to the Indian government. I am a resident of Noida," she said. (ANI)