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Saudi Arabia Advisory: Indian Embassy Urges Citizens to Avoid Sharing Videos on Social Media
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News18•12-10-2026, 10:27
Saudi Arabia Advisory: Indian Embassy Urges Citizens to Avoid Sharing Videos on Social Media
- •The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a safety advisory urging Indian citizens to remain vigilant and follow local administration instructions amid ongoing security concerns.
- •Indians have been specifically advised to avoid sharing or reposting unverified videos and news related to current events on social media platforms.
- •The embassy and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah are functioning normally, along with outsourced VFS services.
- •A 24-hour helpline of the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra is active with toll-free number 8002471234 for emergency assistance.
- •India strongly condemned the recent missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that resulted in casualties.
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The Indian Embassy advised citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant, follow local administrative instructions, stay indoors if necessary, and refrain from sharing or reposting unverified videos and news about current events on social media.
Indians living in Saudi Arabia can contact the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra's 24-hour toll-free emergency helpline at 8002471234.
India issued the advisory following a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that resulted in 12 deaths, over 300 injuries, and affected terminal complexes.
