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Indian Embassy in Qatar Activates 24/7 Helplines Amid West Asia Tensions

The Indian Embassy in Doha has activated additional 24/7 helpline numbers and provided email support for its nationals in Qatar due to the escalating security situation in West Asia. It also highlighted support services offered by Indian community organizations, the Indian Cultural Centre and the Indian Community Benevolent Forum, which have established helpdesks. The advisory follows heightened regional tensions triggered by US-Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory, which killed senior figures including Supreme Leader Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran has launched attacks on American and Israeli assets, widening the conflict across multiple countries.

Key Points: India Sets Up Qatar Helplines Amid Regional Security Crisis

  • New 24/7 embassy helplines activated
  • Community groups ICC & ICBF offer support
  • Embassy urges following local military instructions
  • Tensions follow US-Israel strikes on Iran
  • Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks
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Qatar: Indian Embassy activates additional 24/7 helpline numbers to assist Indian nationals

Indian Embassy in Doha provides 24/7 emergency contacts for nationals as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger regional retaliation and heightened tensions.

"activated an additional set of helpline numbers to assist Indian nationals amid the developing security situation in West Asia. - Indian Embassy in Doha"

Doha, March 7

The Indian Embassy in Doha said on Saturday that it has activated an additional set of helpline numbers to assist Indian nationals amid the developing security situation in West Asia.

The Embassy shared the numbers in a post on X:

i. +974 55647502

ii. +974 55362508

iii. +974 55384683

It also provided the email address-- cons.doha@mea.gov.in , noting that these remain available for all queries and assistance requests from the Indian community in Qatar.

The Embassy also appreciated the Indian community organisations, ICC (Indian Cultural Centre and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum), who have established helplines and helpdesks to provide assistance to the Indian community in the current situation.

"The details of the same are as follows: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Phone: +974 5591 6415 /+974 5551 6388 Email: iccqatar@gmail.com ICC Help Desk: Ashoka Hall, ICC, Abu Hamour, Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Phone: +974 5538 3488 / +974 5538 4529 Email: icbfqatar@gmail.com Members of the Indian community may wish to avail the services extended by ICC and ICBF. Please note that these are Indian community initiatives in coordination with Embassy of India", the Embassy said on X.

Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, urged citizens and residents to follow the instructions by the General Staff of the Armed Forces if any missiles or unknown objects are observed falling.

The developments come amid tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory killed its Supreme Leader, Khamenei and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran.

In a coordinated operation known as Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, US and Israeli forces carried out large-scale air and missile strikes across Iran, targeting key military sites, nuclear-related infrastructure, and leadership compounds.

In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across multiple Arab countries, targeting American military bases and Israeli assets throughout the region, with Israel also continuing its strikes on Tehran and widening the conflict to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative. But I hope the embassy is also working on contingency plans for evacuation if things escalate further. The situation in West Asia is very volatile. Our citizens' safety should be the top priority.
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Aman W
Shoutout to ICC and ICBF as well! Our community organizations always step up during crises. This is the Indian spirit of helping each other no matter where we are in the world. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in the Gulf, I appreciate this clear communication. Having multiple channels (phone, email, community centers) is crucial. Hope our people in Kuwait are also paying attention to their embassy's advice.
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Vikram M
The article mentions the conflict is widening. This is worrying for the lakhs of Indians working across the Middle East. Our embassies need to be on high alert in all neighboring countries, not just Qatar.
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Karthik V
A respectful suggestion: While the helpline numbers are great, the MEA should also run a simple SMS/WhatsApp broadcast to all registered Indians in the region with this info. Not everyone is on X.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to all the families who have loved ones there. It must be so stressful

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