New Delhi: Sunday, the Minister of State for foreign V. Muraleedharan tweeted 218 Indians including 211 students from Milan landed in Delhi and will be quarantined for 14 days.
218 Indians including 211 students from Milan landed in Delhi on Sunday, the Minister tweeted: "218 Indians including 211 students from Milan landed in Delhi. All will be quarantined for 14 days. GoI is committed to reach out to Indians in distress, wherever they are! Appreciate Govt. of Italy for their support and team @IndiainItaly @cgmilan1 @airindiain."
India boarded special flight Air India’s Boeing 787 to evacuate Indians in Italy due to coronavirus outbreak.
The India embassy in Italy said on twitter on Sunday: "211 students & 7 compassionate cases departed by AI flight from Milan. Thanks to those who helped us through this difficult situation. Special thanks to Air Indian team and Italian authorities. Consulate will continue to ensure welfare of all Indians in northern Italy."
Responding to which the External Affairs Minister thanked Binoy George, the Consul General of India in Milan. "Thank you CG @georgebinoy Keep up the good work." tweeted the minister.
The national carrier's special ferry flight took-off from New Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
