A total of 315 students from India which includes 48 from Meghalaya entered the country through the Sonamura border in Tripura and Dawki land port in Meghalaya today.
A total of 200 Indian students, including 40 from Meghalaya, crossed over to India through the Sonamura border from strife torn Bangladesh at around 5:30 pm.
In preparation for their arrival, officials from the Government of Meghalaya have been coordinating with its counterparts Tripura.
The State government is also in touch with authorities in the Indian Embassy in Bangladesh for ensuring safe evacuation of the students.
Additionally, two super deluxe sleeper coaches with security have been arranged at the Sonamura border to ensure the comfort and safety of the students. Dinner for the students has been coordinated through the DC of Khliehriat at the Government Circuit House in Khliehriat.
The Meghalaya government said that ensuring the students’ safety is their utmost priority.
In the Government of Meghalaya’s ongoing efforts, separate nodal officers from the administration and police have also been appointed to oversee the entire process.
Meanwhile, 115 Indian students including eight from Meghalaya and 168 from Nepal and one Canadian citizen entered the country through Dawki at around 4 pm.
The Meghalaya government has activated a helpline number for its citizens in Bangladesh for seeking assistance, if necessary, due to the unrest in the neighbouring country.
Indian citizens of the state can call the helpline number 1800-345-3644 of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations for any assistance they may need.
In view of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, and to assist the citizens of the State, the Meghalaya government of Meghalaya has deputed Hiwot Rymbai, Additional Superintendent of Police (+91 96157 16153) as a Nodal Officer at the border along with Executive Officer, Dawki Land Port Authority (+91 84150 60802 ) as Assistant Nodal Officer.
The protests in Bangladesh started on July 1 against the decision by the government to reinstate a 30 per cent government job quota for descendants of those who fought in the country’s 1971 war of independence.
