- Bahrain Telugus Seek Urgent Help
- Control Room Set up Delhi
- Conflict Escalates Anxiety
Article Today, Vizianagaram:
Rising hostilities between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran have intensified tensions across West Asia. The impact has reached thousands of Telugu workers living in Bahrain and neighbouring Gulf countries. Flight services face disruptions. Local transport remains uncertain. As a result, many families in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana report growing concern over the safety of their relatives abroad.
MP Steps In
Vijayanagaram Member of Parliament Kalishatti Appala Naidu has initiated direct communication with affected residents in Bahrain. He spoke to several individuals over the phone to assess their situation. He urged them to remain calm and follow local advisories. In addition, he assured families in India that efforts are under way to secure safe passage if required.
State Government Coordination
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to monitor developments closely. The state government has established a dedicated control room at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi. Officials there are collecting details of stranded individuals, including passport information and current locations. The administration says it is maintaining regular contact with families.
Centre–State Consultations
The evacuation process involves coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs. According to the MP, discussions are ongoing with central authorities to explore contingency plans. These include the possibility of arranging special flights if commercial services remain suspended. Therefore, data collection and verification have become key priorities in the initial phase.
Advisory To Residents
Authorities have advised Telugu residents in Bahrain to avoid unnecessary travel. They have been asked to stay in secure locations and follow instructions issued by local governments. However, officials emphasise that no immediate large-scale evacuation has been announced. The situation remains fluid and subject to diplomatic and security assessments.
Control Room Operations
The control room in Delhi is functioning round the clock. Staff members are documenting distress calls and coordinating with Indian missions in the Gulf. In addition, state representatives are assisting in information exchange. Officials say this mechanism will help streamline evacuation schedules if required.
Awaiting Further Developments
Government sources indicate that decisions on transportation will depend on ground assessments. Meanwhile, families in Vijayanagaram and other districts continue to await updates. The MP has stated that the priority remains the safe return of every affected individual. Authorities say they will review the situation regularly and act in consultation with central agencies.
