Published 18:37 IST, October 13th 2020
Amid Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, an Indian family is offering free meals to refugees
An Indian family in Armenia has pledged to help refugees from the border areas by providing free meals amid Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over disputed region.
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Amid ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over disputed region of Nagor-Karabakh with several families fleeing ir homes and moving to capital city of Yerevan, an Indian family in Armenia has pledged to help refugees from border areas by providing free meals. Living in Armenia reportedly for last six years, Parvez Ali Khan, a 47-year-old man hailing from Punjab ran ‘Indian Mehak Restaurant & Bar’ in Yerevan.
However, in wake of chaos that has injured thousands of civilians, he along with his entire family stepped up to offer help to affected people in any way y could. As per social media posts on official Facebook account of restaurant, from cooking and packaging to delivery, Indian Mehal Restaurant & Bar is “happy to help beautiful people”.
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As ir kind gesture continues to gain attraction of people across globe, family said that y “will continue to help all Armenians” during se unprecedented and challenging times. Earlier this week, y shared pictures of pack food and team behind putting it all toger. According to reports, restaurant currently has at least 50 volunteers who are helping in carrying out packaging and delivery of free meals.
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Netizens laud ir work
From saying “well done” to expressing gratitude for “heartwarming” gesture, hundreds of internet users are hailing Indian Mehak restaurant and Bar for ir work. One Facebook user wrote, “well done to Mr khan and his team. Best wishes to Armenians as well. Stay strong.” Someone else wrote, “It's indeed a God given blessing you are able to bring out some hope and happiness to se folks at se difficult times.” People from India also sent ir regards and “love” to team and one of m commented under post, “We are proud to have India as a friend! Wonderful country, wonderful people.”
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18:38 IST, October 13th 2020