The Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitated the return of Indians stranded in Lebanon, including Indian workers. In all, 172 Indians returned to India on June 27 on a special flight operated by Spice Jet, an Indian carrier, on Beirut-Delhi-Madurai Sector, a statement by the Indian Embassy in Lebanon said on Sunday.

“The Indian Embassy wishes to profusely thank all of the concerned authorities in Lebanon, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Ministry of Labor, General Security, and Director General of Civil Aviation for facilitating this special flight,” the Embassy’s statement added.