A view of the security check post, near the India-Nepal border, in Bihar. (Representational image only)
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The Andhra Pradesh Government’s real-time governance efforts to bring back stranded people from Nepal, led by Minister Nara Lokesh, have resulted in a few groups safely returning to India and others on their way home. Initially, 22 people who travelled via bus from Hetauda, safely entered the Indian territory from Bihar. Meanwhile, a special flight carrying another 12 persons from Simikot to Nepalganj Indian border took off at 9 a.m., according to a statement released by the government.
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Status update
Hetauda: Twenty-two Telugu people crossed into India on Wednesday night (September 10, 2025) via Bihar border. They were brought by a specially arranged bus and are now safe in India.
Simikot: A special chartered flight carrying 12 stranded Telugu people took off for Nepalganj (India border) at 9 a.m. on Thursday (September 11, 2025). The operation was coordinated by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Sana Satish with local authorities. From Nepalganj, vehicles are in place to transport the group to Lucknow, from where they will fly to Hyderabad.
Kathmandu: So far, 133 stranded individuals have reached the Kathmandu airport, while another 43 are expected shortly.
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Delhi: An Indigo charter flight arranged by the Andhra Pradesh Government is set to take off from Delhi to aid the evacuation.
The Andhra Pradesh Government has activated its Real-Time Governance command centre in Amaravati and set up an emergency helpline at A.P. Bhavan, Delhi, to coordinate the entire rescue.
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Ministers and officials have been reviewing the situation round the clock, ensuring that stranded people from Andhra Pradesh are provided food, water, and timely updates, while also working in close coordination with the Union Civil Aviation Ministry for special flights.
In total, around 217 Telugus were stranded across 12 locations in Nepal, including Kathmandu, Hetauda, Pokhara, and Simikot. With chartered flights, road transport, and continuous monitoring, the State Government is ensuring that all evacuees are brought back safely to Andhra Pradesh and reach their homes safely.
Published – September 11, 2025 03:22 pm IST
