Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) has said it is closely following the social media handles of the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassies in Iran and Israel for regular updates and advisories.
According to a release from the General Administration Department on Monday, all such advisories are being published on its social media platforms and website, ensuring wide dissemination and awareness among the NRTs/ migrants/ students about the current war situation. They have also requested them to register and get in touch with the respective Indian Embassy for any assistance.
APNRTS, in the release, said it has reached out to more than 100 people from Iran registered with APNRTS, Government of Andhra Pradesh, to assess their current status and whereabouts. All contacted individuals have confirmed that they are currently safe, it said.
Similarly, APNRTS made calls to more than 280 NRTs in Israel. They, too, are reported to be safe and staying in shelters. Most of them wished to stay back in Israel, it added.
APNRTS has created a WhatsApp group, and so far, 32 students wishing to return to A.P. have joined the group, it said, adding that it is in continuous contact with them. The Society said it sent mails to the Embassies of India in Israel and Iran informing them about 13 students of A.P. in Israel and four tourists in Iran who wish to return to India. It said it has been coordinating with the A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi, to make arrangements for their return.
