Siliguri, 24th August: Several Indian nationals were reported to be stranded in Afghanistan. Acting promptly, the Indian government commenced the operation to rescue them.
Taking the initiative forward to help stranded people from the neighbouring countries as well, the government and the Indian Air Force rescued a Nepali national, named Santaraj Subba. He safely landed at Bagdogra Airport on Tuesday morning.
Santaraj Subba had been working in Afghanistan for a long time. After being rescued, he was taken to Delhi from Afghanistan with the help of the Indian Air Force and then landed at Bagdogra Airport on Tuesday.
Subba exchanged a few words with our correspondent after landing at the airport. He said “I used to work as a security guard at an American university in Kabul. The Taliban took over and made it their headquarters. However, we were kept in a safe place on behalf of the university. I am grateful for the way the government and Indian Air Force arranged for our safe return.”