Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether a large number of Indian national have been killed or injured in the terrorist attacks in foreign countries;
(b) if so, the details of such incidents occurred during the last three years;
(c) whether any assistance, including financial has been provided to the families of the deceased and the injured person;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Government is planning to scale down the operations of its Mission in Afghanistan and Australia;
(f) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(g) the steps taken by the Government to ensure safety and security of the Indian national working in Afghanisatan?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (d) The information is being collected and would be laid on the table of the House.

(e) & (f) No.

(g) The Government of India has comprehensively reviewed and enhanced security measures for the safety of its personnel and other Indians working in Afghanistan. Government is also in regular touch with the concerned authorities in Afghanistan, who have assured necessary security for Indians in Afghanistan. Indian nationals registered with the Embassy are regularly advised about the prevailing security scenario in the country through security advisories, outlining the precautions that need to be taken for their safety and security.

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