Ministry of External Affairs has said that the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is in touch with the Indian High Commission in Sydney who in turn is in contact with Indian organizations in that area.

MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin has said, as a preventive measure they have evacuated staff from the consulate in Sydney. Mr Akbaruddin also said that standard procedures followed in such situations are in place.

The ministry has also set up a helpline. In case of queries about Indian nationals following events in Sydney, Dr Vinod Bahade Deputy Consul General can be contacted on phone number +61 481 453550.