Syria is in mid of a crisis as rebels have seized its main cities. Citing the escalating violence, India issued an advisory urging all its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria in the wake of the violence and unrest in the Middle Eastern country. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged to leave by the earliest available commercial flights
“Because of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its advisory.
They have issued Indian emergency helpline number and email ID for Indian nationals to contact the Indian Embassy in Damascus. “Indians currently in Syria are requested to remain in touch with the Indian Embassy in Damascus at their emergency helpline number +963 993385973,” the MEA said.
