Families of Punjab students stranded in Ukraine urge govt to speed up evacuation
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Chandigarh, Feb 28 (PTI) Over 500 students stranded in war-torn Ukraine have shared their details with the authorities in Punjab, officials said on Monday.These details, shared with the respective district administrations, were sent to the central government to ensure their evacuation, they said.“We have received data of 508 persons so far,” Additional Director General of Police M F Farooqui said. The Congress leader further urged the prime minister to advise his ministers overseeing the evacuation to redouble both the efforts and the resources required to bring every last Indian out of Ukraine safely.The Punjab government had set up dedicated 24×7 control room numbers to assist people of the state who are stuck in Ukraine. Families of stranded students have urged the government to speed up the evacuation process.“Students who are stuck there have limited supply of rations and no help has so far reached them,” he added.Vijay Nandgarhia, another Mansa resident, also demanded that the government ensure the safe return of his son Mukesh Singla, who is pursuing MBBS in Ukraine.