By NNN-Bernama,
New Delhi : India on Thursday advised its nationals in Bahrain that those whose presence is not necessary should consider leaving the country even as the Indian envoy there met the Prime Minister who assured everything would be done to ensure safety of the community, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Ambassador Mohan Kumar met Bahrain Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa who assured him that authorities will do everything in their power to ensure safety of Indians in Bahrain, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said.
Bahrain is witnessing protests over the last several weeks, with the demonstrators alleging discrimination and lack of rights and seeking political reforms including restricting the country’s monarchy to a constitutional role only.
The ministry has already asked Indians in Bahrain to keep a low profile, stay indoors and to avoid all non-essential travel within the country.
“The Indian Embassy has also advised the Indian associations that those family members and others whose presence in Bahrain is not necessary should consider leaving the country,” it said.
Bahrain has nearly 300,000 Indians, making them the single largest expatriate community in the tiny Gulf country.
“The government continues to carefully monitor the security situation in Bahrain and will issue suitable travel advisories should it become necessary,” the ministry said.