Indian diplomatic mission urges citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay indoors and avoid sharing footage
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain indoors as needed and not circulate any videos or news about the ongoing events.
The Embassy of India in Riyadh released a notice urging Indian citizens living in Saudi Arabia to stay vigilant, remain indoors when necessary, and comply with instructions from Saudi authorities. The advisory explicitly cautions against sharing or reposting any videos or news concerning the unfolding events. Both the Riyadh embassy and the Jeddah consulate, along with their partner VFS, will keep their services running as usual.
Officials indicated that additional guidance will be issued should the situation evolve. The message reflects concerns over potential misinformation and public safety amid the unrest. No other diplomatic facilities are reported to be affected.
Why it matters
It alerts Indian expatriates to safety measures and curbs the spread of potentially harmful information.
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