175 evacuees reach Chandigarh

Mohali, July 12

The sixteenth evacuation flight carrying 175 stranded Indian passengers from Kuwait arrived at the Chandigarh international airport today evening.

The GoAir flight arrived at 7.40 pm. All repatriated persons, mostly belonging to Punjab, Haryana and nearby states, will reach their districts under the supervision of the respective state government representatives.

Processing of passengers went smooth at the airport with efforts of the authorities and agencies from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, CISF, Immigration, Customs and Punjab Police. The Health Department spokesman said precautions were taken during the screening of passengers. He said no passenger was found suffering from fever, cough or cold. All passengers were impressed upon by the Health Department teams deployed at the airport to take all precautions such as cover their face with a mask. — TNS