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Stranded Indians Return Home Amid Iran Conflict, Share Terrifying Mid-Air Ordeal

Several Indian passengers have finally arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport after being stranded for days due to flight disruptions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. Travellers shared harrowing accounts of hearing missile interceptions and feeling explosions vibrate through their hotels while stuck in places like Bahrain. Many were forced to take convoluted routes through secondary airports like Fujairah and Dammam after repeated cancellations in major hubs. Indian diplomatic missions in Kuwait and across the Gulf region are actively assisting stranded nationals, liaising with local authorities and airlines.

Key Points: Indian Passengers Stranded in Gulf Amid Iran Conflict Reach Delhi

  • Passengers rerouted via Fujairah & Dammam
  • Heard explosions, felt hotel vibrations
  • Stuck for up to five days in Bahrain
  • Indian embassies providing active assistance
  • Airspace closures caused widespread disruption
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"We were scared": Stranded Indian passengers arrive at Delhi Airport amid Iran conflict

Indian passengers, rerouted via Fujairah & Dammam, describe fear during missile attacks & flight cancellations amid US-Iran tensions. Embassy assistance detailed.

"We were scared... We came from Fujairah because flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were getting cancelled repeatedly. - Stranded Passenger"

New Delhi, March 5

Several Indian passengers arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday amid the flight disruptions in the wake of the US-Israel vs Iran conflict from the past few days. Many passengers had to reroute through secondary airports like Fujairah and Dammam to secure their passage back to India.

Travellers coming from various parts of the Middle East and Europe shared their experiences while speaking to ANI.

Describing the situation, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, "I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate... We were scared... We came from Fujairah because flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were getting cancelled repeatedly... We are thankful to the airlines and the Indian government; they are helping us come back."

Another traveller, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dammam, said, "My flight was supposed to come from London, but I was stuck in Bahrain, so after being stuck in Bahrain for five days, I am coming from Dammam. Interceptions were going on... From the airport itself, you could see the attacks... Due to that, we were given a hotel by the airline and all of us passengers were staying there... Whenever there were interceptions or missile attacks, we could hear all that from our hotel."

Similarly, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport said, "I am coming from Romania but have a stop at Bahrain. I was stuck there for three days... Whenever there was an explosion, we used to feel the vibration inside the hotels. There is a complete atmosphere of fear there."

Meanwhile, Indian diplomatic missions in the Gulf region have stepped up assistance to stranded passengers after widespread flight disruptions triggered by temporary airspace closures in parts of West Asia.

The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains "fully engaged" in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption.

"Embassy @indembkwt remains fully engaged in assisting Indian passengers stranded in Kuwait due to the temporary shutdown of airspace. Embassy officials are in regular contact with the stranded passengers, and are closely liaising with Kuwaiti authorities, managements of the respective hotels and airlines," the embassy said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
My cousin was stuck in Dammam for 2 days. The uncertainty was the worst part. He said the Indian embassy officials were very proactive with updates. Feel so relieved for all the families.
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Aman W
This is heartbreaking to read. Feeling vibrations from explosions in your hotel? Can't imagine the trauma. Hope they all get proper rest and support now that they're back on Indian soil.
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Sarah B
While the assistance is commendable, it highlights a recurring issue. Our travel advisories need to be more dynamic and proactive during such geopolitical flare-ups. Many might have postponed travel if warnings were clearer.
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Vikram M
So many Indians work in the Gulf. When tensions rise there, it directly impacts lakhs of our families. The government must have robust evacuation plans on standby, always. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The airlines deserve credit too for arranging hotels and alternate routes. It's a massive logistical challenge. Glad everyone is cooperating to bring citizens home.

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