India Issues Travel Advisory For Syria Amid Escalating Tensions

The Ministry of External Affairs also urged Indians in Syria to leave the country at the earliest.

“In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification,” the MEA said. “Indians currently in Syria are requested to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus at their emergency helpline number +963 993385973 (also on WhatsApp) and email ID hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in for updates.”

It added: “Those who can, are advised to leave by the earliest available commercial flights and others are requested to observe utmost precaution about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.”

Rebel forces in Syria have pressed a lightning offensive against Bashar al-Assad's government, displacing at least 3,70,000 people since November 27, according to the UN.