Chhattisgarh government gathering info on state people stranded in Bangladesh

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh govt is trying to find out the number of citizens from state stranded in strife-torn Bangladesh and if they were willing to return.

This development comes following certain unverified reports that at least 600 people from the state were stranded in Bangladesh. However, the sources said that the state is yet to gather data on the exact number of people from Chhattisgarh were stranded there.

Top govt sources told TOI that none of the people stranded or their family members have contacted the govt yet. Though, in such cases, Ministry of External Affairs creates a cell with helpline numbers to receive requests of rescue and the matter is forwarded to respective states, the official said adding, “ Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed concern over the issue and has directed officials to gather more information.”

The official added that the govt is however, trying to ascertain the number of people stranded there.

Moreover, no families in the state have approached the administration for assistance regarding relatives potentially stuck in the neighboring country, officials said. The govt emphasizes its commitment to safeguarding its citizens and ensuring their safe return if necessary.

State BJP president Kiran Deo Singh that the BJP govt was taking updates from people’s family and state is in touch with Centre to coordinate for safe arrangements for their return.

Singh stated, “The situation in Bangladesh is worrisome and information about every development is being gathered.

Amid the political unrest, protests and infrastructure vandalized in Bangladesh, the Indians wishing to come back to home country are facing problems with rescheduled or cancelled flight operations.

He said as per reports there are a few hundred people from Chhattisgarh, most of them working for a private company there.

Singh stated, “The situation in Bangladesh is worrisome and information about every development is being gathered.