PANJIM: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reached second day on Friday, panic among Goan families of students living in the war-torn nation has also reach the peak. The flow of emails to Goa NRI Commission requesting rescue of the students has multiplied in the last two days.
“From just two emails, we have lots of mails from families in Goa requesting to safely bring back their children to India. We are getting request emails daily. The tension in Ukraine is more than what we are watching on the television news,” said a source.
The families, however, want to maintain confidentiality considering the tensed moment. “Their priority is to ensure their children are safe there and are back to their home State safely without any further delay,” he said.
The Goa NRI Commission is keeping the Indian Mission informed about the development from the coastal State. At the moment when Russia has already declared war on the former USSR, destroyed its airbase, bridges and other connectivity, the Indians are sheltered at various safe points like subways, bunkers and other underground locations. This also includes Goan students.
“Indian Mission is monitoring the Indians there and providing them the assistance…The students are based in different places of Ukraine. Some are studying MBBS, some are doing Veterinary Science and some are studying in Agrarian University, etc,” he said.
The authorities have already informed the waiting Indians to keep their travel and other related documents intact and if near the border, the embassy officials will arrange for their movement. However, those not close to the border are advised not to travel as no place is safe from the Russian attack. The social media platforms are posting regular updates to help the stranded Indians.
