The government of Andhra Pradesh has identified 187 of its citizens who are stranded in violence-hit Nepal and has initiated measures to rescue them.
The state's Real Time Governance (RTG) Minister, Nara Lokesh, is personally overseeing the rescue and safety efforts. He has cancelled his visit to Anantapur, where the NDA government is organising the 'Super Six-Super Hit' programme, and will instead be monitoring the situation from the state's RTG centre in Amaravati.
"In my capacity as AP's RTG minister, I will be coordinating rescue and support operations to ensure our people are brought to safety at the earliest," he posted on 'X'.
The stranded citizens are located in four areas: Bafal (27 people), Similkot (12), Mahadev Hotel in Pashupati (55), and Pingalasthan in Gaushala (90)— as per the official information.
Officials have confirmed that a total of 187 Telugu people have been traced so far, a number that may increase as more contacts are established.
The state government has alerted Naveen Srivastava, India's Ambassador to Nepal, about the situation. The embassy is being kept informed to ensure the swift evacuation and safety of the stranded citizens.
The state government has also announced helpline numbers at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu: +977 - 980 860 2881 and +977 - 981 032 6134, which can be reached via normal calls and WhatsApp.
Those stranded in Nepal who need assistance can also contact Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in Delhi on +91 9818395787. The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) has also provided its 24/7 helpline: 0863 2340678, WhatsApp: +91 8500027678, and email: helpline@apnrts.com and nfo@apnrts.com.
Minister Lokesh underscored that the safety of Telugu citizens is the top-notch priority of the state government. He assured that coordinated efforts are underway with central agencies and the Indian embassy to facilitate their rescue as soon as possible.
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