India receives its first batch of Afghan evacuees from Doha
135 Indians evacuated from Kabul to Doha were repatriated to India on Saturday, August 21, according to a statement from the Indian Embassy. Those words came from a tweet from the Indian Embassy in Doha, which showed videos of Indians returning home.
1st batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated 4m Kabul to Doha over past days being repatriated tonight to India. Emb officials provided consular&logistics asst to ensure their safe return. We thank Qatar authorities n all concerned for making this possible@MEAIndia@DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/xueNYg6K1F
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) August 21, 2021
According to Indian media sources, roughly 500 persons returned to India from Afghanistan this morning, August 22, via a variety of places and airlines. To assure their safe return, the embassy provided consular and logistical assistance. Qatar’s rulers and other officials were also thanked.
