162 from region stranded in Gulf nations amid escalating Middle East conflict

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:

As the conflict intensifies in parts of the Gulf region, a significant number of Indian citizens, including those from Maharashtra, remain stranded in various countries on tourist, employment and residential visas. According to the divisional administration, 162 individuals from the Marathwada are currently stuck in cities including Dubai, Egypt, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Manama, Muscat, Qatar, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Doha, Rehovot and Oman. Meanwhile, eight citizens from Beed district have safely returned to India, while efforts are underway to bring back others from different districts.

Officials stated that the number of stranded passengers is increasing as fresh updates are received from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). “Two days ago, the figure stood at 111. It has now risen to 162,” the administration said.

The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has escalated tensions across the Middle East, affecting nearly six to seven Gulf nations. Several Indian tourists and workers in the region have been impacted, including 10 individuals from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and 152 others from various districts of Marathwada.

District-wise breakdown of stranded citizens

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 10

Jalna: 8

Parbhani: 17

Hingoli: 2

Nanded: 54

Beed: 21

Latur: 21 and

Dharashiv: 29

Total: 162