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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues emergency advisory, sets up 24-hour helpline

Riyadh/Thiruvananthapuram Oct 9 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals living in Saudi Arabia, urging them to remain highly vigilant and strictly follow safety instructions amid the prevailing security situation.
In view of recent developments and attacks, the Embassy has called upon the Indian community to exercise extreme caution and take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy are closely monitoring the evolving situation, it said.
As part of the safety measures, Indian nationals have been advised to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. They have also been cautioned against circulating unverified reports, photographs or videos concerning military movements and explosions on social media platforms.
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