Sixty one MBBS students have reached home in the Jammu division from the war torn Ukraine and parents are waiting for safe return of 29 others. Deputy commissioner, Jammu, Anshul Garg said that 37 residents and students from Jammu district have returned safely and 21 others are in Transit while 2 are still in Ukraine.
The students, Jasleen Kour and Osheen Sharma along with other students are in transit towards borders of adjoining countries and are expected to reach home soon. During his visit to residence of the twin students at Channi Himmat and Paloura, the Divisional Commissioner interacted with their families and enquired about their well being. He assured them that their children are being brought back under Operation Ganga by the Government of India.
The Div Com expressed solidarity with the families and prayed for their safe onward journey. He also lauded these young medicos for their bravery and high morale in striving through the extremely difficult situation. The J&K Govt has established a help desk at the New Delhi Airport to provide assistance to the evacuees from Ukraine.
Divisional Administration Jammu has been in constant contact with the families of these students and residents for any assistance and support. All Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division have established helpline numbers for the Ukraine returnees and the field officers are visiting them frequently.
