While control rooms are constantly monitoring the situation in Sudan since the conflict began on April 15, Kwatra said that 24/7 control rooms have also been set up for all assistance to stranded Indians.
“Our estimate is that there are approximately 3,500 Indians and 1,000 PIOs in Sudan. The third naval ship- INS Tarkash- has also reached Port Sudan to evacuate Indians from Sudan,” Kwatra said.
He added that over 1,700 Indians are currently out of the conflict zone.
On Wednesdy, 367 passengers arrived at Delhi airport on a special flight from Jeddah, the Saudi port city where they had arrived from Port Sudan.
The foreign secretary said that India is grateful to Saudi Arabia for all cooperation and assistance in the evacuation process.
India launched ‘Operation Kaveri‘ to bring back Indians stranded in conflict-hit Sudan. The African nation is witnessing intense clashes between military and main parliamentary forces.
Kwatra also mentioned that India is receiving requests for evacution of citizens from other nations. “We have received requests for the evacuation of citizens of other countries from Sudan. This is subject to the fulfilment of the procedures,” he added.