Photos: Back home after Iraq ordeal, Indian nurses reunite with families
The 46 Indian nurses, who were captured by militants in Iraq arrived at the Kochi airport on Saturday morning. Most of them became emotional and even broke down as they were greeted by their families. Here are some images..
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(L) One of the nurses who were stranded in the territory held by Islamic extremists in Iraq, hugs her relative upon arrival at the airport in Kochi on Saturday. (R) Maureen, one of then nurses who were stranded in Iraq, hugs her daughter upon arrival in Kochi. PTI
Indian nurses who were trapped in a territory captured by Islamic militants, board the special Air India flight at the International Airport in Erbil to India on Friday. PTI
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy interacts with one of the nurses upon arrival at the airport in Kochi on Saturday. PTI
One of the nurses who were stranded in in Iraq is kissed by a relative at the airport in Kochi on Saturday. PTI
An Indian nurse, center, who was among 46 nurses stranded in Iraq, walks out of the airport in Kochi with her family on Saturday. PTI