People from Assam are employed in various sectors across West Asia, including aviation, hospitality and business establishments
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati : The Assam government is in constant communication with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to obtain details about residents from the state who may be living or stranded in conflict-hit parts of West Asia, a senior official said on Sunday.
The official, requesting anonymity, stated that the state government currently does not have consolidated data on the number of people from Assam residing in the region.
“We are constantly in contact with the MEA and are trying to gather information on people from Assam in West Asia. As of now, we are still in the process of compiling the data. We will share more information as and when we have it,” the officer said.
People from Assam are employed in various sectors across West Asia, including aviation, hospitality and business establishments. However, no official figures are immediately available on the number of individuals from the state working or staying in the region.
The developments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following reports that the United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed early Sunday, further intensifying uncertainty across the region.
In light of widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions, the MEA on Sunday issued an advisory for foreign nationals currently in India whose travel plans have been affected by the situation in West Asia.
“All foreign nationals in India, who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and need assistance with extension of their visa or to regularise their stay, are requested to contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office,” the ministry said in its statement.
The advisory urged those impacted to approach their nearest FRRO for visa extensions or to regularise their stay in India.
Officials in Dispur said they are closely monitoring the situation and will coordinate with central authorities should evacuation or other assistance be required for residents from Assam.
Further updates are expected once the MEA compiles state-wise data on Indian nationals in the affected areas.
