Total 1196 people from SAS Nagar sent to Uttarakhand, J&K, Leh, Ladakh in 3 days in 45 buses
S. A. S. Nagar, May 06, 2020: The drive to send back the stranded people from other states entered its third day today. A total of 319 people including students were sent back from Nayagaon and Kharar to Uttarakhand, J&K and Leh (Ladakh) in 13 buses which included 7 from Nayagaon and 6 from Kharar.
Till date, a total of 1196 people from Uttarakhand, J&K, Leh, Ladakh have been sent to their home States in 45 buses. On the first day, 464 people were sent back to their home states in 18 buses, On day 2, a total of 413 people were sent in 14 buses.
This was disclosed by Mr. Girish Dayalan Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar. Divulging more, he said that the stranded people were thoroughly screened as part of the medical procedure before heading back to their home states.
The social distancing norms were also strictly observed at the time of carrying out the screening process and boarding of the buses.
The people expressed heartfelt gratitude to the State Government and the District Administration for facilitating their travel back to their states.