Pilgrims from Meghalaya in Israel to return safely soon

Newmai News Network

Shillong: Lone Rajya Sabha MP from Meghalaya, Dr WR Kharlukhi along with 26 other pilgrims from Meghalaya will safely return to the state from Israel in a matter of few days time, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said today.

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“Just day before yesterday they successfully crossed the border (amidst escalating tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict zone). All of them are okay,” Dhar said.

He informed that chief minister Conrad K Sangma had taken up the matter with the Government of India.

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“According to him, they have crossed the border and there is no problem as they will now safely return in a few days’ time,” Dhar said.