Four Indians evacuated from Syria reached Delhi airport today. The Indian citizens expressed happiness upon reaching India and appreciated the Indian Embassy for its efforts to bring them back home.
This action of the embassy took place as part of India’s ongoing efforts to protect its citizens trapped in violence in Syria. An Indian said that the Indian Embassy evacuated them and praised the embassy for its efforts.
Speaking to reporters after reaching Delhi airport, the Indian national said, “I went there 15-20 days ago. We didn’t know this would happen. The Indian Embassy took us to Lebanon, then to Goa and today we have reached Delhi. We are happy that we have reached our country. The Indian Embassy helped us a lot.”
Another Indian citizen thanked the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support. Speaking to the media, he said, “I would like to thank the Indian Embassy, the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support. The situation there is very bad. We were scared there because we heard rockets and gunfire for the first time. I am very happy to come to India.”
