After two years stranded in India, this Australian toddler is finally back in his mother's arms

Sydney mother Rajshree Patel has been reunited with her four-year-old son after he spent two years stranded in India. But with her father still, overseas, she wants the government to do more to reunite separated families.

Nevaan has been reunited with his mum after two years apart Source: Zoran Gajic/SBS News

Highlights

• Nevaan went to India in July 2019 with his grandparents for what was meant to be a short visit but COVID-19 and Australia's travel ban made his return impossible. 
• Nevaan wasn't old enough to fly alone and only the 'immediate family' of an Australian citizen or permanent resident is legally allowed to enter the country.
• After several applications for travel exemptions were knocked back, Nevaan was eventually allowed to travel with his grandmother two weeks ago. The pair completed a hotel quarantine in Darwin before flying to Sydney.

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