Indians in Zimbabwe are safe: Swaraj
November 16, 2017  00:22
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday night that she was in constant touch with the Indian Embassy in Zimbabwe and assured that all Indians were safe in the country where unrest has triggered speculation of a coup.

Zimbabwe's Army took control of the country and said it had President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody.

Swaraj said there was no cause for concern for Indians.

'I am in constant touch with Indian Embassy in Zimbabwe. Our Ambassador has informed me that Indians there are safe and there is no cause for concern,' she tweeted.

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Harare, in a tweet, said, 'Situation in Harare is calm. Embassy staff, Indian Community, both PIO (Person of Indian Origin) and expats are safe. No reason for concern and worry.'  -- PTI

IMAGE: Military vehicles and soldiers patrol the streets in Harare on Wednesday. Photograph: Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters
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