Odisha govt ensures safe return of 44 students from J & K amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Bhubaneswar, May 10: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government has taken swift and effective measures to ensure the safe return of 44 Odia students who were stranded in Jammu and Kashmir. Acting with urgency, the state administration prioritized the safety and well-being of these students, coordinating their journey back home through a series of well-organized steps.
Following directives from the state leadership, the Commerce and Transport Department played a central role in facilitating the evacuation. The department arranged necessary transport and extended logistical support to ensure that the students could return to Odisha without difficulty.
The students, who belong to various districts across the state, were provided with assistance during their transit and upon arrival at key railway stations in Odisha. State officials and volunteers were deployed to receive the returning students and help them reach their hometowns safely.
The prompt response of the Odisha government has been widely appreciated by the families of the students, who expressed relief and gratitude. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure the safety of any other residents in the conflict-affected regions.
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