Telangana Opens 24/7 Crisis Helpline for Citizens Stranded in Middle East Conflict

Telangana govt sets up 24x7 control room for stranded citizens, Iran-Israel-US war

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Published on : 2 March 2026 12:45 PM IST

Telangana Opens 24/7 Crisis Helpline for Citizens Stranded in Middle East Conflict

Iran-Israel-US war: Telangana govt sets up 24x7 control room for stranded citizens

Hyderabad: Amid escalating tensions and the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, the Telangana government has established a 24×7 Control Room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to assist citizens from the state who may be stranded or in distress.

Acting on the directives of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the state government has ramped up efforts to ensure the safety of Telangana natives residing in the affected countries. Senior officials at Telangana Bhavan are in continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the relevant Indian Embassies to monitor developments on the ground.

The decision to set up a dedicated helpline comes in the wake of numerous inquiries from worried family members in Telangana, as well as from citizens currently residing in conflict zones who are facing travel disruptions and other emergencies.

Helpline Details

The Control Room will operate round-the-clock to coordinate with central agencies and extend immediate assistance. Citizens in distress or their families can contact the following officials:

Vandana Barua (PS to Resident Commissioner & Liaison Head): +91 98719 99044

C.H. Chakravarthi (Public Relations Officer): +91 99583 22143

Javed Husain (Liaison Officer): +91 99100 14749

Rakshit Naik (Liaison Officer): +91 96437 23157

The state government has assured that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide all necessary support in coordination with the Government of India to ensure the well-being of its citizens.

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