India has expressed deep concern over the situation in Libya. Talking to reporters in New Delhi on Monday, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said, government was monitoring the situation in the country but has not taken any decision on whether to evacuate the Indians living there. She said, the situation in Benghazi is of particular concern because a number of Indian citizens live there. She further added that Indian Embassy in Tripoli is in touch with these people.As reported all Indians numbering around 18,000 are safe in Libya. The Embassy of India in Tripoli has set up a round the clock control room which can be contacted for further information or assistance. The contact numbers are: 218 213 409 288 218 213 409 289 218 213 409 284 Indian nationals have been advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya, for the present.
News On AIR | February 21, 2011 9:26 PM
India expresses deep concern over situation in Libya