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A special flight arriving at Dabolim airport on Thursday to carry back Russians stranded in Goa is also expected to bring around 31 Indians stranded in Russia.
According to sources at Dabolim airport, a flight has been sent to pick up Russians stranded in Goa.
“The flight will also bring in some Indians stranded in Russia on Thursday noon, before flying back with a group of Russians stranded in Goa. The Indians arriving at Dabolim Airport will be among the first set of Indians stranded in Russia to arrive in Goa,” said the source.
However, it was unclear if there are any Goans on board the flight arriving from Russia.
When contacted, Airport Director Gagan Malik confirmed the news and said that there are around 31 passengers expected to arrive by the relief flight from Russia.
“The Indians arriving at Dabolim airport will have to undergo strict procedures upon their arrival and this will not be limited to just thermal scanning. The passengers will be checked for swabs and other medical aspects by a team of doctors present in the airport when the flight arrives.”
“The team of doctors from the Directorate of Health Services will then take a call on the next course of action,” said Malik.
Meanwhile, the 35th relief Air Asia X flight left from Dabolim airport on Monday, carrying 275 Malaysian students for Kuala Lumpur.
