Indian Govt Evacuates Indian, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese Nationals from Iran
In a significant move, the Indian government has evacuated 281 Indian, 3 Sri Lankan, and 2 Nepalese nationals from the war-hit Iran. The evacuation was carried out under Operation Sindhu, a massive effort undertaken by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to rescue Indian nationals stranded in Iran due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the evacuees arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad, a city in Iran, at 1500 hours on June 24. This marks the latest batch of evacuees to be rescued through Operation Sindhu, which has so far seen the evacuation of a total of 2576 Indian nationals from Iran.
The evacuation was carried out in coordination with the Iranian authorities and involved a complex logistical effort to transport the nationals safely to India. The MEA has been working tirelessly to ensure the safe and secure evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran, and this latest batch of evacuees is a testament to the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens abroad.
The evacuees, who were brought back to India on a special flight operated by the Indian Air Force, were received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. They were screened by medical professionals and provided with necessary assistance and support to ensure their safe return to their families.
The Indian government’s efforts to evacuate its nationals from Iran have been praised by the international community, with many countries commending New Delhi for its swift and effective response to the crisis. The evacuation operation has been carried out in a manner that has ensured the safety and security of all evacuees, and the MEA has worked closely with the Indian Embassy in Tehran to coordinate the efforts.
The conflict in Iran has been ongoing for several years, and the ongoing fighting has made it increasingly difficult for foreign nationals, including Indian citizens, to leave the country. The Indian government has been working to evacuate its nationals from Iran since the conflict began, and Operation Sindhu is the latest effort to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens from the war-torn country.
The evacuees who arrived in New Delhi on June 24 were from various parts of India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. They were all stranded in Iran due to the conflict and were unable to return to India until the Indian government’s evacuation operation was carried out.
In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The evacuees were brought back to India on a special flight operated by the Indian Air Force from Mashhad, Iran. They were received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and were screened by medical professionals. They will be provided with necessary assistance and support to ensure their safe return to their families.”
The Indian government’s efforts to evacuate its nationals from Iran are a testament to its commitment to protecting its citizens abroad. The evacuation operation is a complex and challenging task that requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the Iranian authorities, the Indian Air Force, and other government agencies.
As the conflict in Iran continues, the Indian government is likely to continue its efforts to evacuate its nationals from the war-torn country. The MEA has announced that it will continue to work closely with the Indian Embassy in Tehran to ensure the safe return of all Indian citizens stranded in Iran.
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