Bahrain assures safety of Indian nationals
March 17th, 2011 - 11:06 pm ICT by ANINew Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): The Ambassador of India to Bahrain, Mohan Kumar, called on Prime Minister H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa today, who assured him that the Bahraini authorities will do everything in their power to ensure the safety and security of Indians living in the country.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed that the Government continues to carefully monitor the security situation in Bahrain and will issue suitable travel advisories should it become necessary.
“Until then, the present advisory which asks Indians in Bahrain to keep a low profile, stay indoors and to avoid all non-essential travel within the country stands,” the MEA said.
The Indian embassy has also advised the Indian associations that those family members and others whose presence in Bahrain is not necessary should consider leaving the country, if so inclined.
Round the clock Help lines have been set up in MEA and the Embassy of India, Bahrain as per following details:- Ministry of External AffairsPhones -+91 11 2301 5300 +91 11 2301 2113 +91 11 2301 4104 +91 112301 8179 Fax.No. +91 11 2301 8158Email:controlroom@mea.gov.inEmbassy of India, BahrainMobile +973 3982 8767 Phone +973 17712785 Fax.No. +973 17715527Email: indemcon@batelco.com.bh
Bahrain has witnessed weeks of demonstrations led by the Shiite opposition, which says that the Sunni Royal family discriminates against it. (ANI)
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