Six Telangana students evacuated from Israel and Iran; several others await return

Hyderabad: As part of the plans to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens from the conflict-hit regions of the Middle East, six students from Telangana landed in Delhi in the early hours of Monday.

Among the six students, four arrived from Iran and the other two from Israel. All six had pre-booked domestic flights to Hyderabad and were received by staff at Telangana Bhavan, who facilitated their onward travel. The students left for Hyderabad around 5:30 am.

The Telangana State government is coordinating the return of citizens stranded in conflict-hit regions of the Middle East, as ongoing instability continues to affect Indian nationals abroad.

“We received them at midnight and ensured they had a place to rest before catching their flights,” said a statement from the State government. “They were given basic assistance and helped with local transit.”

Seven more set to arrive, others still stranded

Seven more citizens from Telangana are expected to land in New Delhi tonight.

The group had crossed from Israel into Amman, Jordan, and is reportedly en route to India. Arrangements are being made to receive them at the airport and provide accommodation and support.

However, others remain stuck in Israel due to temporary closures of airspace and limited flight availability. “We are receiving updates in real time,” the statement added. “Coordination is ongoing with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian embassies.”

Stranded citizens can reach out for help

Individuals from Telangana who are still stranded in the affected regions, or their family members, can contact the following for assistance:

• Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi

Phone: 011-23380596

Email: rctelangana@gmail.com

• Resident Commissioner’s Office – Telangana

5, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

• Control Room, Telangana Secretariat (Hyderabad)

Phone: 040-23456000 / 040-23459172

Appeal to avoid reaching out to unverified sources

Citizens are being advised to avoid relying on social media forwards or unofficial sources. “People should stay in touch with authorised channels,” the statement said. “We understand that it’s a difficult time, but we’re working to ensure every Telangana resident is brought home safely.”

The situation remains fluid, and further evacuation efforts will depend on the availability of commercial or chartered flights from the region.

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