External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today assured help to an Indian woman who is lodged in a jail in Riyadh. The reason for her arrest is not known yet. <br/>'<br/>In a tweet, Ms Swaraj said, Ministry of External Affairs will provide Fahimunnisa Begum, who is from Telangana, legal aid and all assistance. Her assurance came after the woman's husband requested the minister to ensure her release.<br/>'<br/>Another person sought Ms Swaraj's help over drowning of an Indian in Bahrain. The person approached the minister on Twitter and said the deceased was his relation. <br/><br/>Responding to the request, the minister said, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain will look into the matter. 32-year old Kabees Abdul Jaleel had reportedly drowned in a swimming pool in Bahrain. <br/><br/>The person said, they don't know what happened to Jaleel and requested Ms Swaraj to take appropriate action.
News On AIR | June 28, 2017 11:39 PM
Sushma Swaraj assures help to Indian woman jailed in Riyadh