31 From Karnataka Stuck In Sudan As Violence Kills Nearly 200
NDTV
The Indian embassy on Monday had issued a fresh advisory urging Indians not to venture out of their residences and stay calm.
At least 31 tribal people from Karnataka are stuck in Sudan after intense fighting between the country's army and paramilitaries left nearly 200 dead and 1,800 wounded. It is reported that 31 people from Karnataka belonging to Hakki Pikki tribe, are stranded in Sudan which is troubled by civil war.I urge @PMOIndia@narendramodi, @HMOIndia, @MEAIndia and @BSBommai to immediately intervene & ensure their safe return.
The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said they have informed the External Affairs Ministry and are following up with the Indian Embassy in Sudan to speed up the rescue process.
"We have got a message that a group of 31 persons hailing from Karnataka are stranded in Sudan. We have informed MEA of this. We have asked the group to follow the instructions of the Indian embassy in Sudan. As of now stranded should be stay wherever they are and not to venture out. MEA is seized of the matter and is working on it," Dr Manoj Rajan, Commissioner, KSDMA, said.
Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Home Ministry and the External Affairs Ministry to intervene and rescue those stranded.
