Indian pilgrims who were returning from Kailash Mansarovar Yatra were stranded on their way back after crossing Lipulekh pass and entering Indian territory. India Today has learnt that the remaining yatris of batch 13 would also be airlifted to safety. MEA is the nodal agency that organises the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra under a protocol signed between India and China in May 2013. India Today has learnt that the Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with the agencies involved, i.e. ALSO READ | China confirms Nathu La pass closed because of border stand-off with IndiaALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: China concerned by US-India surveillance drones dealALSO WATCH | China shuts down Nathu La pass in Sikkim: All you need to know

Source: India Today August 17, 2017 15:45 UTC