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Indian students finally evacuated from Ukraine, buses started from Saturday

A breath of relief for parents as first group of students headed out of the bunkers and left safely evacuating from Ukraine on Saturday. The first group of junior medical students’ boarded buses labelled with Indian flags in Ukraine towards Romania.
Students stuck in various cities were permitted to leave the country safely. The Russian Army issued notices and allowed all students to safely return home.
To ensure detection of students, Russian Army instructed student teams to use buses with Indian flag only. About half the students from various bunkers in university campus were able to head out in various such buses on Saturday.
Though there was still panic and anxiety in air, students finally took a breath of relief and hoped to see their parents soon. Parents on the other hand in Indore and other parts of country continued to pray for the safe return of their children.
“Two flights were sent out today and they have returned with students, more will be sent out soon. These flights are being sent by Indian government, free of charge,” Jitendra Sahu, a student exchange coordinator in Indore, said.
He added that students were able to stay safe as they formed groups and stayed united. “India has again set forward how unity can defeat every enemy, all the Indian students stayed united and worked together saving each other,” Sahu said.
Students on their way felt gratitude towards India and their seniors. One of the students Anisha Kamble said, “I didn’t think I would see another sunshine with the bombs exploding last night and felt like they were almost crushing me.”
She added that the experience made her realise the importance of life and motivated her to become a doctor, who can save lives.
“I am so grateful that I can see my parents again, I didn’t think I would ever see them with the bombs exploding over our heads,” Anjali Dahiya, a medical student, said.
She added that the war tested her. “I don’t want to live away from my country and parents for long. I still want to complete my degree, but serve my country now,” Dahiya said.







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