India asks its nationals to be vigilant in Paris

NEW DELHI: India has asked all its nationals in Paris to be vigilant while travelling and in crowded places in the aftermath of the horrific terror strikes in the night of November 13 which killed at least 129 people.

In a security advisory, the Indian embassy in Paris has also advised its nationals to monitor those advisories issued by the Interior Ministry of the French Republic and French Prefecture of Police.

"For those undertaking travel to France, they are advised to be in touch with their respective airlines/travel agencies. As per the travel information issued by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, border checks are being instituted. Airports and railway links continue to operate," it added.

The advisory also gave helpline numbers opened by the embassy and added that "as per the updated information available with the Embassy, there has been no news of any Indian affected by the terrorist incidents.

"The Embassy requests all Indian nationals in Paris to inform the Embassy on the above given number if they have any news about the safety of Indian nationals."