Vijayawada: Repatriation of stranded Indians from Israel has begun through 'Operation Ajay' by the Indian government. Ten persons hailing from Andhra Pradesh were among those who reached Delhi by the first flight.
The AP non-resident Telugu society (APNRTS) announced this here. Its functionary, Hemalatha Rani, said special charter flights brought them back from the disturbed areas.
External affairs minister S Jai Shankar tweeted that an approximate 18,000 Indian citizens were living in Israel and special flights would reach them to India safely. The Indian Embassy in Israel advised all the stranded Indians to contact its the helpdesk number: +972 35226748, or through registration link https://sxnqsinzgbxy1u0-adwdemo.adb.ap hyderabad1.oraclecloudapps.com/ords/r/mea/evacuaid/evacu_aid?session=113613339334455
APNRTS, an entity of the state government, is circulating the emergency helpline numbers and registration links via news, social media and other means to assist people of AP.
Non-resident AP Telugus are advised to also contact APNRTS 24/7 helpline numbers @ +91 85000 27678(w), 0863-2340678 for assistance.
