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Sixth chartered flight under 'Op Ajay' brings back 143 people from Israel

A special flight carrying 143 persons, including two Nepalese citizens and four infants landed in New Delhi on 22 Oct

By PTI
The passengers were received at the airport by Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste (photo: @MEAIndia/X)
The passengers were received at the airport by Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste (photo: @MEAIndia/X) @MEAIndia/X

India on Sunday, 22 October brought back 143 people including two Nepalese nationals from Israel.

India lunched 'Operation Ajay' 11 days back to facilitate the return from Israel of those Indians who wish to come back home in view of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

"6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi.143 passengers including 2 Nepalese citizens arrived onboard the flight," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a post on 'X'.

Published: 23 Oct 2023, 9:46 AM IST

The passengers were received at the airport by Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.

More than 1,200 people returned from Israel in the previous five chartered flights. 

Published: 23 Oct 2023, 9:46 AM IST

Also read:Operation Ajay: First batch of Indians return home from Israel

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Published: 23 Oct 2023, 9:46 AM IST

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