In a swift and coordinated rescue effort, the Karnataka authorities on Thursday safely evacuated 175 vacationers who had been stranded in Jammu and Kashmir. The particular flight carrying the evacuees touched down at Kempegowda Worldwide Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru round midday.

The rescue operation was spearheaded by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, who was personally dispatched to Jammu and Kashmir following directions from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Mr. Lad arrived in Jammu and Kashmir within the early hours of Wednesday and instantly started coordinating the search and evacuation efforts. As a part of the operation, he visited almost 11 lodging services throughout the area to find and help vacationers from Karnataka who had been trapped within the valley. His efforts started with figuring out the mortal stays of two victims.

Particular preparations have been made by the federal government to make sure the transportation of their our bodies, which have been flown again to Bengaluru on the identical flight, accompanied by their relations.

Describing the state of affairs on the bottom, Mr. Lad recounted the trauma of what he witnessed in Kashmir. “The scenes have been heart-wrenching. I couldn’t sleep even for a single minute within the final two days,” he informed The Hindu.

As soon as the Karnataka vacationers have been recognized and gathered, preparations have been made for a particular chartered flight for individuals who have been unable to safe return tickets independently. A complete of 175 vacationers have been airlifted on this flight.

Mr. Lad confirmed that a further 20 to 22 vacationers stay in Kashmir and are anticipated to return shortly through industrial flights. Mr. Lad promised that the federal government will proceed to offer help and help to make sure the secure return of all remaining residents.