Remaining group of Goans stranded in Kashmir make it back home safely

Panaji: The last group of Goans who were stranded in Srinagar after the Pahalgam terror strike in Kashmir returned home safely to their families on Sunday. Close to 60 Goans, who went for their summer holidays to Kashmir, found themselves caught in the mayhem following the bloodshed that shook the nation.
Around 40 of the Goans landed on Saturday, grateful to be reunited with their loved ones after a harrowing holiday.
“The final batch of 10 clients of ours reached Goa on Sunday. They had even done sightseeing in Kashmir. The important thing to say is that everything is normal in other parts there,” said Ahraz Mulla, the managing director of GAC Holidays.
Daxal Naik, the owner of Travel Bug Tours and Travels, took to social media to express his relief at the safe return of all the Goans who travelled as part of a package tour offered by his company.
“Our group of 26 travellers who recently went to Kashmir have returned home safely. In light of the recent incidents, we want to assure everyone that all necessary precautions were taken throughout the journey,” Naik said.
He added that all upcoming Kashmir tours have been cancelled for the safety of travellers.
State govt was monitoring the status of all those stranded in Srinagar, with chief secretary V Candavelou coordinating their safe return home. State govt has also reached out to the district administration in Srinagar, seeking assistance and support, if required, for the safety and protection of the Goans.