An IndiGo special relief flight from Jeddah landed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bringing around 200 Indian citizens back home due to ongoing airspace restrictions in West Asia. The returnees expressed gratitude towards the Government of India for organizing their safe evacuation. Emotional scenes unfolded at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as families reunited after days of uncertainty and anxiety.
Relatives embraced each other, some in tears, as passengers stepped onto Indian soil, feeling a sense of peace and relief. One passenger expressed appreciation, saying, “After coming to India, we felt like we had returned to our homeland. We feel great peace and relief now. The government did a great thing; we thank the government for arranging the flights for our safe return.” Another returnee thanked the Embassy and the government for their support during the evacuation process.
Passengers shared their experiences, with one mentioning, “We have returned safely. We never thought that we would be able to come back here safely. The government helped us a lot. We thank them a lot.” The passengers also expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for ensuring their safe return. Meanwhile, Air India and Emirates have also started facilitating the evacuation of Indian passengers from Gulf countries.
