“The sound of missile alarm did not let us sleep”, Indians returning from Middle East narrated their ordeal.

New Delhi- The return of Indians trapped in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to their homeland has begun. Etihad Airways after now Emirates And Oman Air has also resumed flight services to New Delhi.Indira Gandhi International Airport But many flights arrived from Dubai and Muscat on Monday night and Tuesday. The relief of meeting their loved ones was visible on the faces of the returning passengers, but the terror of the war-like situation was also clearly visible.

About 800 passengers reached Delhi

The Emirates flight from Dubai landed late at night, while two Oman Air flights from Muscat arrived in the morning and afternoon. About 800 passengers returned to Delhi on these flights. Passengers said that the situation in Dubai seemed normal, but the incidents of missiles and drones being intercepted in the sky created fear.

“For the first time I saw war before my eyes.”

Noida resident Shubham, who had gone to Dubai for holidays, said that he saw war-like conditions for the first time. The air defense system neutralized most of the drones and missiles in the air, but there was still a possibility of debris falling. Another passenger named Piyush said that the sound of the siren after the interception was very scary. “The sound of missile alarm kept us from sleeping at night,” he said.

The return journey proved costly

Varun, a passenger who returned from Muscat, said that due to increase in demand for tickets, the fare had become very expensive. He bought the ticket after spending around Rs 1 lakh. The passengers appealed to the government to ensure the safe return of the stranded Indians.

Indian mission active

According to passengers, the Indian community and locals in Dubai came forward to help. The Indian Embassy remained in constant touch and provided necessary assistance. Amidst the tense situation Air India Also evacuated passengers and crew members safely to Delhi through special flights.