139 Indians Stranded In Pakistan Return Through Attari-Wagah Border

A complete of 139 Indian nationals returned from Pakistan by way of the Attari-Wagah border

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A complete of 139 Indian nationals returned from Pakistan by way of the Attari-Wagah border on Monday as journey restrictions had been imposed earlier as a result of coronavirus-induced lockdowns.

“It’s due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown that we weren’t capable of come again to our nation. You know the way it feels to return again dwelling after so lengthy. We’re completely satisfied to return again to our motherland,” mentioned Qamruz Zamane whereas talking to ANI.

Gunshafa, a Delhi-based resident who had gone to Pakistan to be together with her daughter additionally echoed an analogous sentiment and mentioned that she is grateful that she has returned dwelling after so lengthy.

“I’m grateful to God that I’ve lastly come again dwelling, to my nation,” she mentioned.

Arun Pal, ASI protocol officer, mentioned that many people who find themselves returning to India had gone to Pakistan to fulfill their relations however had been stranded there. “These individuals coming back from Pakistan, who’ve their very own car can journey again on their very own,” he added.

The Indian Excessive Fee on Thursday introduced {that a} whole of 133 Indian nationals are set to return from Pakistan on October 19. The excessive fee has requested the individuals to make mandatory preparations to succeed in Wagah/Attari border on the scheduled date for his or her return.

In September, the Indian Excessive Fee had mentioned it’s facilitating the return of 363 NORI (No Objection to Return to India) visa holders and 37 Indians from Pakistan.

“The Excessive Fee of India in Pakistan is facilitating the return of 363 NORI visa holders and 37 Indians from Pakistan to India on September 15, 2020. The repatriation might be carried out as per the connected record,” Indian excessive fee in Pakistan had tweeted. 

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