Surgical strikes changed nothing on ground: Omar

Vartha Bharati | 28-06-2018 | 18:06:00 IST

Srinagar, June 28: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian army inside Pakistan-administered Kashmir have changed nothing on the ground.

Reacting to the debate generated by the recent video footage of the strikes on September 26 in 2016, Omar said on his Twitter handle: "There is nothing to be gained from debating whether the #SurgicalStrikes took place. 

"What we should be objectively discussing is what the strikes changed on the ground".

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New Delhi: Since the closure of airspace in West Asia, Indian airlines have brought back around 15,000 stranded passengers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (India), recovery flights began on March 2. These figures cover operations through March 5. On Friday, March 6, a total of 40 inbound flights returned people to India.

As many as 51 flights are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, March 7 which is the highest number since airstrikes in the region began on February 28, according to The Hindu.

Besides Indian carriers, Gulf airlines are also engaged in the airlifting activity. The Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways have operated some special flights and limited commercial services.

The ministry has set up a control room and helpline for passengers seeking travel assistance and can be contacted on 011-24604283 and 011-24632987.