Tens of thousands of people flee Libya as the Libyan leader Col. Gadaffi strikes hard carrying out fresh air attacks to regain control of rebel-held oil export hubs in the east of the country. Col. Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam has admitted in an interview to a TV channel that the security forces were targeting potential rebel leaders. He however, denied allegations that the Libyan Air Force had attacked anti-government protesters in capital Tripoli. The protesters continue to hold two strategic towns along the road to eastern Libya. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced a probe against the Libyan leader, his sons and senior aides for crimes against humanity. US President Barack Obama has again demanded that Col. Gadaffi should step down. He said, the aspirations of the Libyan people for democracy, freedom and dignity must be met. India has so far evacuated nearly one third of the total numbers of Indian stranded in the strife torn country. Government is making arrangements to bring back home stranded Indians in four daily flights and a ferry. An IAF plane has also been positioned in Egypt to assist in the evacuation operations. The Government has also hired four chartered aircrafts to evacuate about 700 Indians, who crossed over from Libya to Djerba, a resort town in Tunisia. The four chartered flights will start operating today. Diplomatic sources in Dubai said more aircraft will be hired, if the need arises. Several Indian companies have also taken initiatives to bring back home their professionals and workers from the trouble hit Libya. Al Jazeera, Arab TV Channel reported that in a significant development, Col. Gaddafi has accepted an offer from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to mediate in the political crisis after talks with him.