Over 350 Indians Fly Home After Being Rescued from Yemen

Over 350 Indians evacuated from Yemen arrived in Kochi and Mumbai in the early hours today in two Indian Air Force planes in the government's first major mission to rescue its nationals stranded in the strife-torn nation.

  • Indians aboard the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster which has been deployed for evacuation efforts in Yemen.
    Indians aboard the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster which has been deployed for evacuation efforts in Yemen.
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  • The evacuation operation was a very difficult task as not many details were available with the Air Force, Wing Commander Vikram Abbi, co-pilot of the flight, told Press Trust of India.
    The evacuation operation was a very difficult task as not many details were available with the Air Force, Wing Commander Vikram Abbi, co-pilot of the flight, told Press Trust of India.
  • Indian aircraft have also been cleared to fly to the Yemeni capital Sana'a and evacuate people by air.
    Indian aircraft have also been cleared to fly to the Yemeni capital Sana'a and evacuate people by air.
  • Two Air India Airbus 320s have landed in Sana'a from Muscat, where they were waiting for clearance.
    Two Air India Airbus 320s have landed in Sana'a from Muscat, where they were waiting for clearance.
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  • Around 750 of the 4,000 Indians in Yemen have been evacuated so far.
    Around 750 of the 4,000 Indians in Yemen have been evacuated so far.
  • The Indian Navy evacuated about 350 Indian nationals who had been stranded in strife-torn Yemen on Tuesday. The Navy's INS Sumitra, an offshore patrol vessel, docked at the harbour in the southern Yemeni city of Aden after receiving clearance. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    The Indian Navy evacuated about 350 Indian nationals who had been stranded in strife-torn Yemen on Tuesday. The Navy's INS Sumitra, an offshore patrol vessel, docked at the harbour in the southern Yemeni city of Aden after receiving clearance. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
  • Indian nationals on the jetty at the Aden Harbour, waiting to board the INS Sumitra on Tuesday night. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    Indian nationals on the jetty at the Aden Harbour, waiting to board the INS Sumitra on Tuesday night. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
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  • INS Sumitra evacuated 349 Indians to Djibouti, across the Red Sea, on the coast of the Horn of Africa. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    INS Sumitra evacuated 349 Indians to Djibouti, across the Red Sea, on the coast of the Horn of Africa. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
  • The rescued included 220 men, 101 women and 28 children. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    The rescued included 220 men, 101 women and 28 children. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
  • From Djibouti, they will be flown back to India in planes either belonging to the Indian Air Force or Air India. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    From Djibouti, they will be flown back to India in planes either belonging to the Indian Air Force or Air India. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
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  • About 4,000 Indians were stranded in Yemen due to the violent civilian conflict that has broken out. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    About 4,000 Indians were stranded in Yemen due to the violent civilian conflict that has broken out. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
  • Indian aircraft and ships have been promised safe passage to evacuate stranded Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken with Saudi Arabia's King King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who promised him cooperation in these efforts. An Air India plane is soon expected to fly stranded Indians out of the Yemeni capital of Sana'a to Muscat, through Saudi Arabian airspace. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    Indian aircraft and ships have been promised safe passage to evacuate stranded Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken with Saudi Arabia's King King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who promised him cooperation in these efforts. An Air India plane is soon expected to fly stranded Indians out of the Yemeni capital of Sana'a to Muscat, through Saudi Arabian airspace. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
  • Evacuated Indian nationals on board the helicopter deck of the INS Sumitra on Tuesday night. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
    Evacuated Indian nationals on board the helicopter deck of the INS Sumitra on Tuesday night. (Picture courtesy: Indian Navy)
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