Operation Ajay: Sixth flight with 143 passengers arrives in New Delhi

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As Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Hamas in Gaza, following the terror attacks of October 7, entered its 15th day, a sixth flight carrying 143 passengers, including 141 Indian nationals and two Nepali citizens, arrived in New Delhi under ‘Operation Ajay‘ on Sunday night (India time).

The spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Arindam Bagchi posted on X, “6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi. 143 passengers, including 2 Nepalese citizens arrived onboard the flight. Welcomed by MoS @SteelMinIndia & @MoRD_GoI @fskulaste at the airport.”

The passengers were received by the minister of steel and rural development, and Faggan Singh Kulaste at New Delhi airport. The flight departed from Tel Aviv for Delhi on Sunday evening.

‘Operation Ajay’ is an ongoing Indian operation to evacuate its citizens stranded in Israel amid the raging conflict with Hamas. Earlier, the fifth flight carrying 286 Indian nationals, including 18 Nepali citizens, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday night.

Close to 1,200 Indians and 18 Nepali citizens have been flown back safely from Israel under ‘Operation Ajay’ and more flights could be sent as per the requirements, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Central government was assessing the situation in Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas. He refuted any reports of Indian casualties in Gaza, adding, however, that one Indian national was injured in the attacks. “I thankfully have not received any reports of any casualty… one Indian national had been injured and is receiving medical care, and I understand her condition is stable,” he said.

The MEA spokesperson said four Indian nationals are in Gaza while another 12 or 13 are in West Bank. “It’s a little tough to get out from Gaza. There are some reports that some have already got out of there, but we will wait for confirmation,” he said.

The Indian nationals who came back said there was support from the Indian embassy and the evacuation process was “nice and quick.”

Following the Hamas attacks on Israel, the Indian embassy issued an advisory requesting citizens to be cautious and register their names with the consulate.

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