From Leisure to Stranded: Neeru Garg's Dubai Detour

What started as a pleasure trip to Dubai became a harrowing ordeal for Neeru Garg, principal of SSD Girls College in Bathinda, Punjab. She was marooned in Sharjah after airspace shutdowns caused by Iran's strikes. Lacking cash and crucial medications, Garg has reached out to Indian authorities for urgent evacuation assistance.

In a social media clip, Garg recounted how what was supposed to be a five-day getaway took a turn when their IndiGo flight home was abruptly canceled. Despite completing all pre-flight formalities, travelers were eventually told all flights were off. Struggling with dire circumstances, Garg criticized the airport's failure to offer lodging or guidance.

Faced with expired visas and escalating panic, affected Indians have been vocal in seeking help from the Indian embassy. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised foreign travelers to seek visa extensions due to the ongoing travel chaos in the region.