Indians Flee Violence in Nepal: Over 2,000 Return Home via West Bengal Border
In a major relief for families back home, around 2,000 Indians have safely returned from violence-hit Nepal in the past three days. They crossed through the Panitanki border in West Bengal’s Siliguri, escaping the unrest in India’s neighbor.
An official from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) shared that these Indians, who had gone to Nepal as laborers or tourists, looked exhausted and relieved after the ordeal. "You could see the stress on their faces from the chaos," the official said. The violence has disrupted life in Nepal, forcing many to rush back to safety.
Special Evacuations Bring Stranded Indians Home
On Thursday, efforts ramped up to evacuate more people. A special flight from Simikot carried 12 Telugu individuals to Nepalganj near the Indian border. From there, vehicles waited to take them to Lucknow, and then on to Hyderabad. TDP MP Sana Satish worked closely with local authorities to make this happen smoothly.
Another group of 22 people traveled by a special bus from Hetauda and entered India safely. They’ve reached Bihar and are heading to Delhi next.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh oversaw these operations. He announced on X (formerly Twitter) that an IndiGo flight from Kathmandu to New Delhi is set to bring over 200 stranded Indians home. So far, 133 people have reached the airport under tight security convoy.
These quick actions show how Indian authorities are stepping up to help citizens caught in the Nepal crisis.
Nepal’s Political Turmoil Deepens After Gen-Z Protests
Meanwhile, Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Poudel addressed the growing unrest on Thursday. He assured the nation that leaders are working within constitutional limits to resolve the tense situation following the "Gen-Z revolution." This youth-led movement ousted Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and sparked widespread protests.
Poudel urged everyone, including the Gen-Z protesters, to stay calm and support peace efforts. "We must trust the process to meet their demands while keeping order," he said. His words come as political parties, leaders, and activists worry that straying from the constitution could threaten Nepal’s democracy.
Right now, Gen-Z leaders are in talks with top Nepal Army officials. The army has taken charge of law and order, imposing a curfew in Kathmandu Valley until Friday morning. Some groups hit the streets, calling to protect democracy and avoid any military rule.
Even though the army leads negotiations, President Poudel – Nepal’s ceremonial Commander-in-Chief – says he’s overseeing the process. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki looks like a strong candidate to head the next interim government, with support from Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah.
As the situation unfolds, Indian officials continue monitoring closely to ensure more safe returns from Nepal violence. Families hope for quick stability across the border.
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