Around 400 Indian nationals are currently stuck at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport due to the ongoing protests in Nepal. The protests have led to the cancellation of numerous flights, causing significant problems for passengers. Many travelers have shared their accounts of the situation in a video.
The stranded travelers have reported that after completing immigration, flight operators left them at the airport, with airline staff disappearing and no help available. A climate of fear has set in among the Indians at the airport, as unrest continues outside.
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Flight Crew’s Departure
Passengers have shared that flight staff informed them that flights were canceled after immigration and instructed them to return. However, no information was provided about alternative arrangements. When passengers declined to leave the airport due to the unstable environment outside, the staff abandoned them.
Passengers have expressed that they lack any assistance and are uncertain where to go. The disturbances are occurring merely a kilometer from the airport. Although the Indian embassy has issued emergency contact numbers, there are no current plans for the repatriation of the stranded passengers.
Indian Foreign Ministry’s Stance on Nepal
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has stated, “We are closely tracking events in Nepal since yesterday, and are deeply saddened by the loss of young lives. Our sympathies and prayers are with the families of the deceased. We also wish for the swift recovery of the injured.”
India has also expressed the expectation that the situation in Nepal will be resolved peacefully. Additionally, Indian citizens in Nepal are advised to remain cautious and adhere to the guidelines and actions of Nepali authorities.