Israel-Palestine conflict: All 27 Meghalaya pilgrims safely cross over to Egypt, to reach India soon

All 27 people from Meghalaya, including Rajya Sabha Member Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, who were stranded in Israel, have successfully crossed over to Egypt and are expected to reach India soon.

A senior Meghalaya official, preferring anonymity, informed ET, "They are currently in Egypt and are expected to return to India in the near future."

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma mentioned on October 7 on social media platfom X, formerly known as Twitter, "27 citizens of Meghalaya who traveled for the Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem are stuck in Bethlehem due to the tension between Israel and Palestine. I am in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure their safe passage back home”.


On Sunday, Sangma stated in X, “As per the latest information and through the efforts of MEA and our Indian mission, our 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stuck in the war conflict zone of Israel and Palestine have safely crossed the border into Egypt."

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas began on October 7 following missile strikes by the Gaza-based militant group.