Russia-Ukraine war: Control room set up in Haryana to bring back Indians. Details here

Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (REUTERS) — Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria **(REUTERS)**

1 min read . Updated: 24 Feb 2022, 04:28 PM IST Livemint

In view of the current military tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the state of Haryana has set up a control room to facilitate Indians stuck in Ukraine

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In view of the current uncertainties and tensions in Ukraine, a control room has been set up in Haryana through the foreign cooperation department. “In view of the current situation in Ukraine, all India citizens stuck in Ukraine are requested to come forward and return safely to India by seeking the government's help," a state government note said.

It said these are crucial times and the government of Haryana's with the Union foreign ministry will ensure that all Indians return safely to their homes.

Here are the contact details:

1) Mobile: 919212314595 (WhatsApp only)
2) Email: contactusatfcd@gmail.com

In view of the current uncertainties and tensions in #Ukraine, a control room has been set up in Haryana through Foreign Cooperation Dept. Contact details- +919212314595 (WhatsApp Only), contactusatfcd@gmail.com: Haryana Govt pic.twitter.com/kQuniR7QI5
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022

Kerala CM, LoP write to MEA

Other states have also raised concerns over the safety of their citizens. Kerala today urged the Centre to make necessary arrangements for the safety of Keralites, especially students, trapped in Ukraine. Two separate letters were shot off to the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the State Assembly VD Satheesan, seeking safe repatriation of Malayalis trapped in Ukraine.

There are about 18,000 Indian students in Ukraine and a large chunk of them are medical students. As per Vijayan, among the total students trapped in Ukraine, 2,320 are from Kerala and many have stayed back as they don't want a break in their studies.

With PTI inputs

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