Modi government issued advisory for Indians, leave the country immediately

According to the information, there are about 90 Indian citizens in Syria. The Indian Embassy has issued an emergency helpline number for them +963993385793. This number is also on WhatsApp. Indian citizens can also seek assistance by emailing the government email address hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in. Indians are advised to stay in a safe place until they return to their country and remain in touch with the Indian Embassy.

3 lakh people displaced due to insurgency

In view of the tension in Syria, India’s Foreign Ministry is on alert mode. Syria has been in the grip of civil war for a long time. The rebel organizations here have launched a campaign against the Bashar al-Assad government. If we look at the figures, around 370,000 people have been displaced in the country since November 27.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ‘We are closely monitoring the recent increase in tension in northern Syria. There are around 90 Indian nationals in Syria, of whom 14 are working in various UN organisations.