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India bringing back its officials from Kabul

PTI New Delhi | Updated on August 17, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Indian Air Force contingents marching past the C17 Globemaster III   -  The Hindu

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft brought back some personnel

An IAF aircraft on Tuesday left from Kabul to India carrying the Indian ambassador and other personnel as part of the emergency evacuation in view of the prevailing situation in the Afghan capital following its take over by the Taliban, people familiar with the development said.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was decided that the ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately in view of the prevailing circumstances.

“In view of the prevailing circumstances, it has been decided that our Ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately,” Bagchi tweeted.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft brought back some personnel to India on Monday and Tuesday’s flight is the second one.

Published on August 17, 2021

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