Operation Sindhu: 17 more from Telangana back in Hyderabad from Iran & Israel; evacuation total rises to 23 in 2 days
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"I am happy and relieved that I am back home," said Avinash Kothuru, who is pursuing post-doctoral studies in Tel Aviv University, after landing in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
"But I do intend to return to Tel Aviv after the situation stabilises so that I can continue with my studies," the 32-year-old from Uppal told TOI.
Officials said chief minister A Revanth Reddy has directed them to provide all assistance to Telangana passengers who were evacuated and brought to India.
"A dedicated helpdesk and support team at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi is receiving and assisting all the passengers," an official said.
Of the 17 who arrived on Tuesday, five are from Mashhad in Iran, one from Jordan (via Iran), and 11 from Israel. Earlier on Monday, six Telangana students had returned to Hyderabad - four from Iran and two from Israel.
"All the returnees made their onward travel arrangements to Hyderabad at their own expense.
Telangana Bhavan staff are providing necessary assistance, including reception at the airport, refreshments and coordination until the passengers board their domestic flights," an official said. Evacuation flights are expected to bring more people to Telangana from Israel and Iran soon.
"The govt of Telangana is maintaining close coordination with the Union ministry of external affairs (MEA) and Indian embassies to facilitate additional evacuations, particularly from Israel, where outbound flights remain disrupted due to temporary airspace closures," an official said.
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