IAF C-17 'Globemaster' aircraft returned from Iran to Hindan airbase with 58 Indian citizens onboard

Aircraft also carried 529 samples for investigation

IAF C-17 'Globemaster' aircraft returned from Iran to Hindan airbase this morning with 58 Indian citizens onboard. The passengers included 25 men, 31 women and 2 children. The aircraft also carried 529 samples for investigation.

On Monday the aircraft has taken off from Hindan airbase for Tehran to airlift Indian citizens with medical team and support staff onboard for the humanitarian assistance mission.

The Indian citizens who have returned from Iran will be quarantined at Hindan. IAF has activated necessary medical protocols & has put required facilities in place to provide fellow citizens with adequate care and support.