Tamil Nadu Sets Up Helplines for Stranded Tamils in Violence-Hit Bangladesh

The government of Tamil Nadu has established helplines to aid Tamils stranded in Bangladesh amid ongoing violence. In collaboration with the Indian High Commission and Tamil organizations, efforts are being made to ensure their safe return. Families are urged to contact designated toll-free numbers for assistance.

Tamil Nadu has set up helplines for the stranded Tamils living in violence-hit Bangladesh for their safe return, the government announced.

The Indian High Commission advised Indians in Bangladesh to limit public movement for their safety, according to an official release from the Public and Rehabilitation Department on Saturday.

Following orders from Chief Minister M K Stalin, the Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils coordinated with the Indian High Commission and Tamil organizations to gather details of Tamils residing in Bangladesh.

''The situation is being monitored and the government is prepared to offer all its help to the stranded Tamils,'' the release stated.

Families of Tamils living in Bangladesh are requested to contact toll-free numbers +911800303793, +918069009900, +918069009901 for assistance, the release added.

Bangladesh is facing severe clashes over a controversial job quota system, with police imposing a strict curfew and military forces patrolling parts of the capital to prevent further violence after recent clashes resulted in deaths and injuries.