In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Kashmir, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu has moved swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of affected tourists and victims.
The Minister personally spoke to the Hon’ble Home Minister and is monitoring the situation round the clock, working in close coordination with relevant authorities. As part of immediate relief measures, four special flights from Srinagar—two to Delhi and two to Mumbai—have been arranged, with additional flights kept on standby to cater to further evacuation needs.
Shri Ram Mohan Naidu also held an urgent meeting with all airline operators and issued a strong advisory against surge pricing. Airlines have been directed to maintain regular fare levels, ensuring that no passenger is burdened during this sensitive time.
He further spoke to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and assured full support to facilitate the safe return of tourists and coordination with the state authorities.
The Minister also spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu and briefed him on the situation. Following the CM’s direction, a special help desk has been set up at Andhra Bhawan in Delhi to assist and coordinate the safe return of Telugu people stranded in Kashmir.
“A 24×7 emergency help desk has been established at Andhra Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi for tourists requiring assistance or information.
Tourists can contact V Suresh Babu , 9818395787, or 01123387089 for information or assistance, on the Pahalgam terror incident.
In a deeply personal gesture, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chandra Mouli, a resident of Visakhapatnam who tragically lost his life in the terrorist attack near Pahalgam. The Minister immediately contacted the Visakhapatnam District Collector and requested full coordination with the victim’s family, ensuring that the body will be airlifted and brought back to Vizag with all necessary support.
Additionally, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu has directed all airlines to extend full cooperation for the transportation of deceased individuals to their respective home states, working in sync with state governments and local authorities.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation remains on high alert and committed to extending every possible assistance to those affected.
