Chandigarh, March 2 -- In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Punjab government has initiated urgent measures to assist Punjabi families currently stranded in Arab countries. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a control room will provide immediate support to those facing difficult circumstances in the ongoing tensions.

Taking to social media, the Chief Minister urged individuals or their family members trapped in these conflict zones to contact the state's NRI wing for assistance.

The Punjab government is currently working to gather data on the exact number of residents stuck in the affected regions. To facilitate seamless communication, the NRI wing has activated a 24x7 control room featuring both landline and...