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Andhra Pradesh Sets Up 24/7 Delhi Emergency Cell, Moves to Evacuate 187 Telugus From Nepal

State officials centralize assistance through AP Bhavan to speed safe return.

Overview

  • Officials have identified 187 people from Andhra Pradesh stranded across Nepal and are expediting evacuation, with operations overseen by RTG Minister Nara Lokesh.
  • Suresh Babu has been appointed emergency nodal officer at AP Bhavan in New Delhi, which is operating round the clock to coordinate support.
  • The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and the Ministry of External Affairs are in active coordination, and Ambassador Naveen Srivastava has assured assistance.
  • About 30 people in Bafal, Kathmandu, are receiving food, accommodation and medical aid under the current support arrangements.
  • Several Telugu families staying at the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu were shifted to a nearby guest house after reports of agitators threatening the hotel.