New Delhi (NVI): One more batch of Afghan nationals stranded in India amidst coronavirus pandemic were today airlifted back home.
Among 2500 stranded Afghan nationals, more than 1000 have been evacuated from India so far, said Afghan Envoy to India Tahir Qadiry.
”Our 3rd evacuation flight from Delhi to Kabul is taking place now. So far we have sent home more than 1,000 stranded passengers,” he tweeted.
”We are taking permission for few more flights for Ariana Airlines (5 more evac flights happening) Appreciate full support of the Indian authorities,” he added.
Our 3rd evacuation flight from Delhi to Kabul is taking place now. So far we have sent home more than 1,000 stranded passengers. We are taking permission for few more flights for Ariana Airlines (5 more evac flights happening) Appreciate full support of the Indian authorities ? pic.twitter.com/hchHtZS4jI
— Tahir Qadiry طاهر قادرى (@tahirqadiry) April 1, 2020
The evacuation process began on March 28, when the first batch of stranded Afghans was ferried back home.
“We started evacuation of some 2500 stranded Afghans from Delhi to Kabul today. @AfghanistanInIN transferred first batch from 3 locations to the airport. Thanks to Indian authorities (esp PAI) for helping us doing this amidst a total lock-down. Bid farewell to them at the #IGIA,” Qadiry tweeted on that day.
He had given indication in this regard three days earlier.
“Following vigorous follow-ups, the proposal of evacuating all stranded Afghan citizens in India is likely to be approved by the Indian Govt starting tomorrow. We ask our stranded fellow Afghans to contact KamAir for their flight details. Thanks to our Indian partners,” Qadiry tweeted on March 25.
