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An elderly couple evacuated from Israel under Operation Sindhu thanked PM Modi after witnessing missile attacks near their location. The couple had traveled to Israel to meet their newborn grandchild but were forced to flee due to escalating conflict. India has successfully evacuated hundreds of citizens from West Asia amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The couple described terrifying moments of seeing missiles overhead before their safe return.

Key Points: Elderly Couple Thanks PM Modi After Operation Sindhu Evacuation from Israel

  • Elderly couple evacuated from Israel amid missile attacks
  • Operation Sindhu brings 161 Indians home
  • Couple visited Israel to meet newborn grandchild
  • 292 more evacuated from Iran in separate flight
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Op Sindhu: Elderly couple thank PM Modi upon return to India amid tensions in West Asia

An elderly couple evacuated from Israel under Operation Sindhu expresses gratitude to PM Modi after witnessing missile attacks amid West Asia tensions.

"We saw bombs in the sky. Six of them went about our heads. We were in hiding... We are very thankful to PM Modi. – Elderly Evacuee"

New Delhi, June 24

As India continues to evacuate its nationals from Israel amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, an elderly couple who were brought to India on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The elderly couple is among the 161 passengers evacuated from Israel on Tuesday. The evacuation is part of India's ongoing 'Operation Sindhu' to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens.

Triambak Kole said that he and his wife had been in Israel for the last one and a half months to meet his son's newborn.

"It had been 1.5 months since I was in Israel. The situation escalated there suddenly. We could hear explosions at any time of the day. We were scared. We have come back now. We are very thankful to PM Modi. We had gone there to meet the newborn. They will remain there (in Israel). They won't come back. We had come back though," Kole said outside Delhi airport after reaching here.

His wife said, "We saw bombs (missiles) in the sky. Six of them went about our heads. We were in hiding when we saw this. We are very thankful to PM Modi (for the evacuation)."

Earlier in the day, amid the conflict between Iran and Israel, a total of 292 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran on a special flight that arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad.

In a post on X, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said, "292 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran on a special flight that arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad at 0330 hrs on 24th June."

The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, code-named "Operation Rising Lion". In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated a large-scale drone and missile campaign called 'Operation True Promise 3', targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres.

Tensions escalated further after the US conducted precision airstrikes early Sunday morning on three key Iranian nuclear facilities under "Operation Midnight Hammer".

Iran retaliated by launching multiple missiles at US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military base in the region, CNN reported.

- ANI

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Rajesh P.
Proud of our government's swift action! 🇮🇳 This is why we need strong leadership during global crises. Hope all our citizens return safely. The elderly couple's experience sounds terrifying - no one should go through that at their age.
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Priya M.
While evacuation efforts are commendable, we must also think about long-term solutions. Why are so many Indians working in conflict zones? Need better job opportunities at home. Still, jai hind to our forces bringing people back safely!
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Amit K.
Operation Sindhu shows India's growing global stature. Remember how we struggled during Gulf War evacuations? Now we have the capability to protect our citizens anywhere. The couple's emotional response says it all 🙏
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Sunita R.
My heart goes out to the elderly couple - can't imagine seeing missiles fly over your head! 😰 Their son must be so worried about them. Hope the government continues these efforts for all Indians stuck there. Safety first!
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Vikram S.
Good work by MEA, but media should focus less on political credit and more on ground realities. Many middle-class families have relatives working in West Asia - we need regular updates and transparent information.
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Neha T.
This reminds me of Ukraine evacuation. India always stands with its citizens abroad. The couple's story is so touching - going to see their grandchild, only to face war. May God protect their son's family still there.

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