As per information available with the Ministry, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials,in jails of Gulf countries are UAE (1663), Saudi Arabia (1363), Qatar (466), Kuwait (460), Bahrain (63), Oman (45): MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan in a written reply in RS
The government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and well-being of Indians in foreign countries, including those in the foreign jails: MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan in a written reply in Rajya Sabha
Indian Missions/Posts abroad remain vigilant and closely monitor the incidents of Indian nationals detained/jailed. Apart from extending them all possible consular assistance, Indian Missions and Posts also assist in providing legal aid wherever needed: MoS MEA in Rajya Sabha
Missions and Posts also maintain a local panel of lawyers where Indian community is in sizeable numbers: MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan in a written reply in Rajya Sabha
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