India brings back 168 people amid tense security situation in Kabul

IAF evacuated 168 people, including 107 Indians, from Kabul as situation turns chaotic in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the nation.

Indian Air Force (IAF) evacuated 168 people, including 107 Indians, from Kabul on Sunday amid deteriorating situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the nation a week back. Evacuation continues!IAF special repatriation flight with 168 passengers onboard, including 107 Indian nationals, is on its way to Delhi from Kabul. pic.twitter.com/ysACxClVdX Bringing Indians home from Afghanistan!AI 1956 carrying 87 Indians departs from Tajikistan for New Delhi. Two Nepalese nationals also evacuated.Assisted and supported by our Embassy @IndEmbDushanbe.More evacuation flights to follow. pic.twitter.com/YMCuJQ7595 We urge all Indian nationals in Afghanistan requiring assistance to contact our Special Afghanistan Cell immediately, if not done so already.Contact details https://t.co/82ytF53WKK External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, "Evacuation continues! IAF special repatriation flight with 168 passengers onboard, including 107 Indian nationals, is on its way to Delhi from Kabul."