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Sikkim CM Tamang contacts eight residents stranded in Tibet
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:38 PM
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has reached out to eight Sikim residents who are currently stranded in Tibet, confirming their situation and seeking assistance.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim announced that he has personally called the eight residents of the state who are currently stranded in Tibet. The CM said the call was made to ascertain their condition and to coordinate any necessary support from the state government.
According to the statement, the stranded individuals were in Tibet due to travel disruptions and were unable to return home. Tamang assured that the Sikkim administration is in touch with the Indian embassy in Beijing and relevant Chinese authorities to facilitate their safe return.
The CM urged the affected families to stay in contact with the state’s helpline for real‑time updates. He also directed the Home Department to monitor the situation closely and provide any required assistance, including medical or logistical support.
No further details on the exact location of the residents or the duration of their stay in Tibet were disclosed at this stage.
According to the statement, the stranded individuals were in Tibet due to travel disruptions and were unable to return home. Tamang assured that the Sikkim administration is in touch with the Indian embassy in Beijing and relevant Chinese authorities to facilitate their safe return.
The CM urged the affected families to stay in contact with the state’s helpline for real‑time updates. He also directed the Home Department to monitor the situation closely and provide any required assistance, including medical or logistical support.
No further details on the exact location of the residents or the duration of their stay in Tibet were disclosed at this stage.