Odisha Rescues 23 Stranded Tourists from Violence-Hit Nepal

The Odisha government on Thursday announced that 23 pilgrims and tourists from the state, who were stranded in Nepal amid recent violence, have been safely rescued and brought back to India.

According to an official statement issued by the Directorate of Odisha Family under the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, the state acted swiftly after receiving information about the stranded group.

“Within five hours of the incident coming to light, the Directorate contacted the office of the Chief Resident Commissioner of Odisha in New Delhi. The office, in turn, coordinated with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Ambassador of India through the Ministry of External Affairs,” the statement said.

Officials confirmed that the tourists were safely escorted out of the affected areas and facilitated in their return to India.

The Odisha government also thanked the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and the Ministry of External Affairs for their timely intervention in ensuring the safe return of the pilgrims.

The rescued individuals are expected to reach their respective hometowns in Odisha shortly.