&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "MEA confirms death of two Indians in West Asia war, one remains missing")
The Ministry of External Affairs, in a press conference on Wednesday (March 11), stated two Indians have died, and one remains missing after merchant vessels were under attack amid the ongoing West Asia war. The MEA stated that the casualties occurred when Indian nationals were aboard merchant vessels that were attacked in conflict-affected waters, adding that several Indians have also sustained injuries in the Gulf region amid the conflict, including one person hurt in Israel and another reportedly injured in Dubai.
"As for the casualties, we have lost two Indian nationals, and one remains missing. We express our condolences to their families. The incidents of death and the missing person occurred when they were on merchant vessels that came under attack," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The MEA further assured that all Indian missions in the affected region are in regular contact with community members. Jaiswal said that the coordination is ongoing.
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"We remain committed to the welfare of our citizens and nationals who reside in the GCC and West Asian countries. All our missions in the region are in regular touch with our community members," he said.
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"I would also like to update you that the MEA has started a control room, which is functioning throughout the day. Yesterday, we received 75 phone calls and 11 emails. Today, we are continuing the same effort, with officials manning the control room and doing our very best to assist people," Jaiswal added.
And amid the volatile situation, Jaiswal said the ministry is assisting the Indian nationals and special control room has been set up. Jaiswal said that it operates round the clock, handling emergency calls and coordinating with Indian embassies and consulates across affected countries.
