Indian Embassy Doha repatriates first batch of Afghan evacuees to India

The first batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha were repatriated to India on Saturday, August 21.

The first batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over the past few days, has been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy tweeted on Sunday.

“1st batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over past days being repatriated tonight to India. Embassy officials provided consular and logistics assistance to ensure their safe return. We thank Qatar authorities and all concerned for making this possible,” India in Qatar tweeted.

Wishing everyone safe journey home. pic.twitter.com/QNtwLkeLzW

— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) August 21, 2021

According to Indian media reports, approximately 500 people returned to India today, August 22 morning from Afghanistan, through various destinations and flights.