The plane is bringing 290 people from Kabul to India, along with 70 Afghan nationals

Kabul, Ta. Friday 20 August 2021

The Government of India is in action to evacuate Indians trapped in Afghanistan and continues to bring people back. Another C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force coming from Kabul from Afghanistan can land at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad today.

290 people will be repatriated from the C-17 aircraft

This time, 290 people trapped in Afghanistan could be brought to India by C-17 aircraft. The 290 people include 220 Indians and 70 Afghan nationals. According to sources, some Sikhs are also involved. He is a Sikh from Afghanistan who appealed to the Indian government to get him out of there.

MPs from Afghanistan may also come to India

According to sources, some Afghan MPs may also visit India this time in Operation Airlift Two. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.

Ministry of External Affairs in action to bring back Indians

According to sources in the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs has taken action to repatriate Indians trapped in Afghanistan. For this, data of all Indians living in Afghanistan is being prepared and details have been prepared 24 hours continuously from the helpline number. The Foreign Ministry's Afghan cell is active 24 hours a day and can be contacted by phone as well as email.

An estimated 400 to 500 Indians are trapped

The Afghan cell has been operating since August 16 and online applications for visas are being accepted. All Indian staff have returned from the Indian Embassy in Kabul and the embassy is currently staffed by 35-40 locals. Although the total number of Indians in Afghanistan is not a figure, it is estimated to be 400 to 500 Indians. The Air Force campaign is on for all Indians arriving at the airport.

India is in touch with all friendly countries

All Indians trapped in Afghanistan are being contacted and those stranded in remote areas are having trouble. Flights are also being planned from Afghanistan's neighbors and India is in constant touch with all allies to make the operation a success.