New Delhi: Helpline numbers have been set up for any information of Indian nationals after a gunman took an undisclosed number of people hostage at a Cafe in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's business district.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted:
Earlier today, the Indian consulate in Sydney was evacuated in view of the hostage situation.
"As a preventive measure in accordance with the local requirements, we have evacuated the staff from the Sydney Consulate building because it is located about 300-400 metres away from where this incident took place," Mr Akbaruddin said in New Delhi.
Mr Akbaruddin confirmed that all staffers at the consulate are safe.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted:
Earlier today, the Indian consulate in Sydney was evacuated in view of the hostage situation.
"As a preventive measure in accordance with the local requirements, we have evacuated the staff from the Sydney Consulate building because it is located about 300-400 metres away from where this incident took place," Mr Akbaruddin said in New Delhi.
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