Telangana Establishes 24/7 Control Room in New Delhi for Citizens Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
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Hyderabad, March 2 (NationPress) The government of Telangana has set up a 24/7 control room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to assist its citizens currently in the Middle East amidst the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
Following directives from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the state administration is diligently monitoring the current situation.
Officials at Telangana Bhavan are maintaining consistent communication with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, as well as relevant Indian embassies to evaluate the circumstances, according to an official announcement.
In light of the inquiries received from Telangana residents in the affected nations, including those who may be stranded, and their family members, the state has put in place this 24/7 control room.
The control room is designed to operate continuously, facilitating essential coordination and providing support as needed.
Telangana residents currently in the region, or their families back home, are encouraged to reach out to the control room in case of distress, travel disruptions, or any other emergencies.
The contact numbers for the control room are as follows: Vandana Barua (PS to Resident Commissioner & Liaison Head) +91 9871999044, C.H. Chakravarthi (Public Relations Officer) +91 9958322143, Javed Husain (Liaison Officer) 9910014749, Rakshit Naik (Liaison Officer) +91 9643723157.
The Telangana government will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide necessary assistance in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, as stated in the release.
Previously, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged all Telugu citizens living in Iran and other Gulf nations to remain vigilant due to reports of ongoing conflict.
He advised them to adhere strictly to safety protocols and follow the advisories and warnings issued by Indian embassies in their respective countries.
The Chief Minister assured that in the event of any emergency, the state administration will coordinate with the Union Government to ensure the safe return of Telugu citizens.
He emphasized that the Telangana government is actively monitoring the situation of people from the state residing in Iran and other Gulf nations.
Officials have been instructed to remain prepared to implement appropriate measures in cooperation with the Centre if necessary, and to maintain contact with Indian embassies and consulates in those regions.