Bengaluru, Sept. 10 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials in his government to ensure the safe return of 30 Kannadigas stranded at Kathmandu airport in Nepal amid the ongoing unrest.

The massive protests against corruption in Nepal have brought down the KP Sharma Oli government and have left many Indian nationals stranded in the neighbouring country.

As this happened, the Karnataka CM directed the state's Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to ensure the safe return of those stranded at the Kathmandu airport. The Chief Secretary has discussed the matter with the concerned authorities and has initiated necessary action.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the Kannadigas stranded in Nepal are safe.

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