New Delhi: With Egypt engulfed in a wave of massive protests, India has sent a special plane to fly back its nationals from the troubled nation.
A special Air India flight has taken off to the Egyptian capital Cairo this evening to bring back 300 Indians, mainly women and children, who wanted to leave the country.
The Indian Embassy at Cairo has already made special arrangements to airlift all Indian nationals living in the country who wanted to return home.
The arrangements are being coordinated by the Indian Ambassador to Egypt R Swaminathan.
Meanwhile, New Delhi said that all Indian nationals in Egypt, which is witnessing violent protests since last four days, are safe but advised its people against travelling to that country.
"The Embassy of India in Cairo is in touch with members of the Indian community, who are reported to be safe. There are about 3600 People of Indian Origin (PIO) in Egypt, of which some 2200 are in Cairo. In view of the prevailing situation in Egypt, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Egypt for the present...," a statement by the External Affairs Ministry said.
Indian embassy has also set-up a round-the-clock Control Room for information, the statement said.
Several people have been killed in the clashes and many others injured. Over 1,000 protesters were arrested across the country since the protests broke out four days ago.
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A special Air India flight has taken off to the Egyptian capital Cairo this evening to bring back 300 Indians, mainly women and children, who wanted to leave the country.
The Indian Embassy at Cairo has already made special arrangements to airlift all Indian nationals living in the country who wanted to return home.
The arrangements are being coordinated by the Indian Ambassador to Egypt R Swaminathan.
Meanwhile, New Delhi said that all Indian nationals in Egypt, which is witnessing violent protests since last four days, are safe but advised its people against travelling to that country.
"The Embassy of India in Cairo is in touch with members of the Indian community, who are reported to be safe. There are about 3600 People of Indian Origin (PIO) in Egypt, of which some 2200 are in Cairo. In view of the prevailing situation in Egypt, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Egypt for the present...," a statement by the External Affairs Ministry said.
Indian embassy has also set-up a round-the-clock Control Room for information, the statement said.
Several people have been killed in the clashes and many others injured. Over 1,000 protesters were arrested across the country since the protests broke out four days ago.
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