Repatriation flights to India |

Evacuation plan begins to bring

back Indians stranded abroad
India’s mega repatriation plan to bring back stranded Indian citizens
from abroad began from May 7. All incoming baggage were
disinfected, before handing them over to the people. Passengers
having any health issues will be moved to the hospitals for further
treatment.
Priyanka Roshan
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India began one of the biggest evacuation mission, named Vande Bharat Mission,
on May 7 to bring back Indian citizens who were stranded in other countries due to
a lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Image: Twitter @DelhiAirport)
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The first batch of Indian citizens from Abu Dhabi, arrive at the airport in Kochi,
Kerala on May 7. (Government of Kerala via AP)
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Air India started its largest repatriation operation from Delhi-Singapore flight on
May 7. The first evacuation flight AI381 brought back Indians stuck in Singapore
on May 8 morning. (Image: AP)
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Security officers stand guard as Indians stranded in Singapore arrive at the Indira
Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on May 8. (Image: AP)
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Health workers screen stranded Indians upon their arrival from Singapore at the
Indira Gandhi international airport in New Delhi on May 8. (Image: AP)
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Air India Express crew members seen in protective suits as the flight took all the
precautionary measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. (Image: PTI)
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First two flights from the UAE land in Kerala. (Image: Twitter @HardeepSPuri)