New Delhi, 04 March (H.S.): In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has established a dedicated control room to assist Indian nationals affected in the region.Official MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced on Wednesday that the control room aims to provide swift support to Indians impacted by the crisis.

With approximately 10 million Indians residing across West Asia, their safety and well-being remain New Delhi's topmost priority, the ministry emphasized.

Jaiswal highlighted that the special control room, set up specifically for the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, operates daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Affected individuals can reach out via the toll-free helpline 1800-11-8797 or the following numbers: +91 11 2301 2113, +91 11 2301 4104, and +91 11 2301 7905.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar