More Indians expected to return from Nepal today

April 26, 2015 09:40

Nearly 550 Indians have been evacuated by the Indian Air Force from quake-hit Nepal even as India stepped up its relief and rescue mission with 10 flights and 12 helicopters scheduled to carry specialists and equipment to Kathmandu today.

Since 10:40 pm last night, four IAF aircraft have landed from Nepal with 546 Indians on board.

The first aircraft to land was a C-130J with 55 passengers on board, including four infants, a defence spokesperson said today.

Around midnight, a C-17 aircraft landed with 102 passengers which was followed by an IL 76 with 152. Around 4 am, a C17 landed with 237 passengers, all who were evacuated following the massive earthquake that has claimed over 1800 lives.

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