Sudan violence: India asks citizens to stay at home

April 18, 2023 00:07

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As Sudanese capital Khartoum continued to witness large-scale violence, the Indian embassy in Sudan issued a fresh advisory on Monday urging Indians not to venture out of their residences and stay calm.

On Sunday, the embassy said an Indian national died in Khartoum after sustaining bullet injuries.

"Based on the latest inputs, the fighting has not Subsided on day two. We sincerely request all fellow Indians to continue stay where they are and not venture outside," the mission said in its second advisory after violence broke out in Khartoum.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said a 24X7 control room has been set up at the ministry to provide information and assistance in view of the current situation in Sudan.

The helpline numbers are 1800118797, +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905, +91 9968291988.

Grieving the death of the Indian national, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the situation in Khartoum remains one of "great concern" and that India will continue to monitor the developments in that country. -- PTI

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