Nearly 100 Kerala Tourists Stranded in Nepal

Fast Summary

• Nepal’s military deployed troops in Kathmandu after two days of unrest due to Gen Z protests against a social media ban and alleged government corruption.
• Less than 100 Keralites,including tourists from Malappuram,Kozhikode,and Thiruvananthapuram,were stranded due to disruptions caused by the protests.
• Sreeja Unnithan, a Kerala government clerk and tourist in Nagarkot with her family during the Onam vacation, expressed uncertainty about reaching the airport despite booking Air India tickets for return.
• Stranded groups include:

– 16 students from central Kerala in Nagarkot.- A team of around 40 tourists stuck on roads at Gosala since Monday.
– Another group of 14 individuals from Kakkodi stuck elsewhere in Nepal.

• Internet outages remained problematic even after the social media ban was lifted by authorities amidst escalating concerns for stranded travelers in remote regions.
• Reports suggest safety for a group of Malayali students and teachers (12 members) staying at a hostel near kathmandu while attending an International Students Expo held earlier this month.
• NORKA Roots set up a help desk under the directive of kerala’s Chief minister’s Office to aid stranded individuals or concerned relatives with contact numbers provided: toll-free number (18004253939) and +91-8802012345.

Read more: The Hindu

Indian Opinion Analysis

The civil unrest in Nepal stemming from socio-political grievances such as social media restrictions has underscored vulnerabilities faced by travelers during international emergencies. The plight of several stranded Keralites highlights challenges tied to limited transport options amid violent conditions and internet outages. With less than ideal dialog infrastructure during crises like these, coordination efforts become hindered-especially when tourism hotspots are involved.

On it’s part, India’s response through NORKA Roots reflects proactive measures by regional authorities to assist affected citizens abroad-a necessary safeguard given increased global mobility among Indian residents. However, recurring unrests emphasize broader concerns over infrastructure inadequacies that could impact bilateral tourism relations between India and Nepal if unresolved.

While immediate repatriation efforts may provide relief for stranded travelers now reliant on governmental avenues for support systems amid logistical hurdles abroad-it spotlights consistent vigilance concerning fellow-citizen safety globally especially sensitive transitional chaos disaster-prone neighborhood areas