Telangana govt evacuates stranded citizens from conflict-hit Middle East

The Telangana government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassies to facilitate additional evacuations, particularly from Israel.

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is closely coordinating the safe return of its citizens from the conflict-hit Middle East region. As of Tuesday afternoon, 17 new arrivals were registered, including five from Mashhad, Iran, one from Jordan (via Iran), 11 from Israel. Further arrivals are expected later in the day, according to an official release.

In addition to these, six students had arrived on Monday (four from Iran and two from Israel). The cumulative total stands at 23 Telangana citizens safely returning so far. The dedicated helpdesk and support team at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, are actively engaging in receiving and assisting all the incoming passengers.

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All the returnees have made their onward travel arrangements to Hyderabad at their own expense. Telangana Bhavan staff is providing necessary assistance, including reception at the airport, refreshments, and coordination until the passengers board their domestic flights.

The Telangana government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassies to facilitate additional evacuations, particularly from Israel where outbound flights remain disrupted due to temporary airspace closures, the press release added.