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Two C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force are on standby in Jeddah as part of preparations for evacuation of Indians from Sudan, said a statement issued by the External Affairs Ministry today...
"The government is making all out efforts to ensure safety and security of Indians stranded in Sudan..
"Our Embassy is in regular touch with the stranded Indians in Sudan and is advising them on the viability of safe movement and the need to avoid unnecessary risk..
The statement said that the Indian govt was coordinating closely with various partners for the safe movement of Indians stranded in the war-hit country...
The ministry noted: "Contingency plans are in place but any movement on the ground will depend on the security situation, which continues to be volatile with reports of fierce fighting at various locations in Khartoum..
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