Action was so swift that we can not specific gratitude in phrases: Indian evacuee from Iran after Delhi landing

Jun 21, 2025 10:06 AM IST

An Indian nationwide who was evacuated from Iran recounted how he and his household stayed indoors initially after listening to concerning the assault on Iran. 

A recent batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed safely in Delhi on Saturday below Operation Sindhu, as a part of the Government of India’s ongoing efforts to carry again its residents from conflict-hit areas.

Indian college students coming back from Iran by way of Armenia, below an evacuation operation facilitated by the Government of India, react whereas exiting from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi.(PTI)

The Indian Embassy in Tehran coordinated the secure motion of scholars, whereas the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) ensured their secure return.

An Indian nationwide who was evacuated from Iran, Zaffar Abbas Naqvi, recounted how he and his household stayed indoors initially after listening to concerning the assault on Iran. They later moved to Mashhad, which additionally got here below assault, prompting them to contact the Indian authorities.

Naqvi praised the swift motion taken by the federal government and thanked Prime Minister Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath for his or her help.

“Everything was going fine, but one day we heard that Iran had been attacked. We stayed indoors for some time. We then moved to Mashhad. Soon Mashhad came under attack. We then contacted the Indian government. The action was so swift that we cannot express our gratitude in words. I want to thank Modi ji and Yogi ji who made all the arrangements for us…,” mentioned Naqvi.

Kulsum, an Indian nationwide evacuated from Iran, expressed aid at being again residence safely, saying the state of affairs in Iran was worrisome and the federal government’s assist was invaluable

Speaking to ANI, Kulsum mentioned, “The situation in Iran is not good. We were very worried. The government helped us a lot and brought us back home safely.”

Another Indian nationwide who was evacuated from Mashhad, Mohammad Ali Qazim expressed gratitude in direction of the Indian authorities for his or her assist in crossing the border and returning residence safely. He talked about that the state of affairs in Iran, particularly in Tehran, was not good.

“I am coming from Mashhad. It feels very good to return home… We had gone on a religious journey. The situation there is not good, especially in Tehran… Indian government helped us a lot in crossing the border and bringing us to India. The UP government is also helping us a lot by taking us back home…” he mentioned.

The operation continues to carry aid to households throughout India, with coordinated efforts from each the Central and State governments guaranteeing the secure return of residents amid the continued tensions within the area.

Earlier, chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ echoed by Delhi Airport late Friday evening as a particular flight carrying 290 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran below Operation Sindhu touched down.

Emotional returnees, together with college students and non secular pilgrims, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian authorities for guaranteeing their secure return amid the escalating Israel-Iran battle.

The particular flight landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 11:30 PM IST on Friday evening and was acquired by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee.

Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), mentioned in a submit on X, “Operation Sindhu flight brings citizens home. Evacuated 290 Indian nationals from Iran, including students and religious pilgrims, by a charter flight. The flight arrived in New Delhi at 2330 hrs on 20 June and was received by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Chatterjee.”

He added, “The Government of India is grateful to the Government of Iran for the facilitation of the evacuation process.” (ANI)

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