Coronavirus: Indian expats in UAE warned against fake repatriation circular

Mangalore Today News Network

Dubai, April 16, 2020:  Indian missions on Tuesday warned expats against fake circulars regarding repatriation. The circular asks stranded expats - visit visa holders, elders and jobless - to send their personal details to the missions.

 

"It has come to our notice that a message is being circulated on social media asking Indians stranded in the UAE to send their personal particulars to various email IDs of the Indian Embassy. Please note no such message has been sent by the embassy," the Indian Embassy clarified.

Meanwhile the Indian Consulate Dubai noted that the circular was a fake one.
"CGI Dubai has not issued any such advisory. Indian nationals should take note of this."

While India on Tuesday extended the lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic till May 3. On Monday, Supreme Court of India had ruled that stranded expats cannot be flown back home till travel restrictions are in place.

Covid-19 impact leading to job losses and salary cuts has put pressure on expats. And the embassy is now offering tele-counselling service, which is already availed by 500 expats.

Indian Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor said distressed expats who wish to seek the services can write to ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in

There is a team of doctors who are helping the mission in this regard.

"Expats who need medical and psychological counselling service can email to the embassy. Once we have the mobile number of the person, our team of doctors call them and address their issue," an official from the embassy said.

Additionally in case of emergency, expats can call 24X7 helpline number 0508995583.

Courtesy:Khaleejtimes