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12 Panchkula students return safely from Ukraine
A total of 12 students have returned home in Panchkula after being evacuated by the Indian government from war-hit Ukraine
A total of 12 students have returned home in Panchkula after being evacuated by the Indian government from war-hit Ukraine.
Deputy commissioner Mahavir Kaushik said 27 students from Panchkula district were stuck in Ukraine and 12 of them had returned safely. “We are in touch with the 15 other students as well,” he added.
The administration said a state-level control room had been set up for Haryana to keep a tab on residents awaiting evacuation in Ukraine. SDMs, tehsildars and other officials are also in touch with their family members.
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