In regular touch with people from A.P. in Iran, Israel: APNRTS

According to a release from the General Administration Department on Monday, all such advisories are being published on its social media platforms and website, ensuring wide dissemination and awareness among the NRTs/ migrants/ students about the current war situation. They have also requested them to register and get in touch with the respective Indian Embassy for any assistance.

APNRTS, in the release, said it has reached out to more than 100 people from Iran registered with APNRTS, Government of Andhra Pradesh, to assess their current status and whereabouts. All contacted individuals have confirmed that they are currently safe, it said.

Similarly, APNRTS made calls to more than 280 NRTs in Israel. They, too, are reported to be safe and staying in shelters. Most of them wished to stay back in Israel, it added.

APNRTS has created a WhatsApp group, and so far, 32 students wishing to return to A.P. have joined the group, it said, adding that it is in continuous contact with them. The Society said it sent mails to the Embassies of India in Israel and Iran informing them about 13 students of A.P. in Israel and four tourists in Iran who wish to return to India. It said it has been coordinating with the A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi, to make arrangements for their return.

Later, it gave details about the people who have returned so far and also about those who will be reaching India soon. According to the release, a flight was scheduled to arrive from Jordan in New Delhi late on Monday night with 165 passengers, including three from A.P.

Another flight was to arrive from Iran in New Delhi around 1.12 a.m. on Tuesday with 290 passengers, including 15 from the State. The Andhra Pradesh government, through APNRTS, is making travel arrangements from New Delhi to the nearest airport to their native places.

In case of assistance, people can reach out to MEA Control Room at 1800118797 (tollfree), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905, +91-9968291988 (Whatsapp) and situationroom@mea.gov.in.

The Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran, has set up a 24×7 emergency helpline, too. One can call +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 or WhatsApp to +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709, +98 9177699036, +98 9396356649 or send a mail to cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.

One can register with with the Embassy at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIRKofeG_sQz4VAgSXF-wz0U8Z8PS3gqQkfNTt74PxemDpMw/viewform?pli=1

In Israel, the helplines are +972 54-7520711, +972 54-3278392. One can also mail at ‘consttelaviv@mea.gov.in’.

One can reach APNRTS, Government of A.P., at +91 8632340678.