100 Keralites Stranded in Nepal; Malayali Doctors Deepak Thomas, AS Irshad Not Traced; Abin Suri to be Airlifted

Indian Army's "Operation Maitri" has bought back nearly 30 Keralites from Nepal, after the country witnessed one of the worst natural disasters on Saturday, 25 April. However, latest inputs from Kerala suggest that more than 100 Malayalis have been trapped in the earthquake affected districts in Nepal. 

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Kerala CM Oommen Chandy has mentioned that cabinet minister KC Jospeh will coordinate the efforts in bringing them back to Kerala, in his recent Facebook post. He has also appreciated Indian Army's rescue mission and wished them well for their efforts in Nepal.

There are more than 100 Malayalee tourists and others trapped in earthquake-hit Nepal. KC Joseph, minister in the state cabinet is in Delhi to coordinate the efforts of getting the affected persons back to Kerala. Indian army's rescue mission in Nepal is commendable. I wish them all the best for their efforts in Nepal. ‪#‎Kerala CM

Meanwhile, two Kerala doctors, Dr Deepak Thomas from Kozhikode, Dr A S Irshad from Kasargod are reportedly still missing in Nepal, and Dr Abin Suri have been traced and will be reportedly brought back to India on Tuesday.

In a recent Facebook post, N Prasanth, Collector of Kozhikode has mentioned that Kerala CM had contacted Dr Abin, who is under treatment in Tribhuvan Hospital in Nepal.

Many had shared details regarding them on social media.