Passengers stranded in Doha finally arrived in New Delhi on Friday aboard a special flight arranged amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Upon landing, they expressed relief and gratitude toward the Qatar authorities for their support during the crisis. One passenger praised the Qatar government’s emergency alert system, which notifies citizens when a missile is intercepted, instructing them to stay indoors until a follow-up alert confirms it is safe. He added, “The conflict began on the 28th, but we were safe with no shortage of food or supplies. The government was proactive and looked after its citizens. All missiles were intercepted, and the alerts helped us stay secure. I have lived in Qatar for four years and am impressed by the order there, but I am glad to be back in India.”

Isha, another passenger on the flight, commended the efforts of the Qatar authorities, the Indian Embassy, and the Indian government. She highlighted that essential supplies like food and water remained uninterrupted. “There’s nothing like returning home, but the care we received from Qatar was exceptional. It feels like a second home, and I am grateful for both governments’ efforts. The emergency alerts helped everyone stay safe, and the Indian Embassy worked tirelessly to assist those stranded,” she said.

The special flights are part of limited operations amid a growing West Asia security crisis, triggered by Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases, embassies, and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf region—including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The conflict has also disrupted global energy supplies, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for nearly 20% of the world’s oil.

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