India closely follows Turkish unrest; Helpline number set up

Expressing concern over unrest in Turkey, India today implored all sides to support democracy and mandate of the ballot and avoid bloodshed. The Euro-Asian nation is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup in which at least 60 people have died on Friday night.

External Affairs Ministry said India has been closely following the developments in Turkey and advised Indian nationals to stay indoors until the situation becomes clearer.

“India calls upon all sides 2 support democracy & mandate of the ballot, & avoid bloodshed,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

We hv been closely following the dev's in #Turkey India calls upon all sides 2 support democracy & mandate of the ballot, & avoid bloodshed.

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 16, 2016

#SituationinTurkey Emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals
In Ankara: +905303142203
In Istanbul: +905305671095

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016

The Indian Embassy has set up emergency helpline to assist Indian nationals in Ankara (+905303142203) and Istanbul (+905305671095).

At least 60 people have been killed in violence across Turkey sparked when elements in the military staged an attempted coup in the night.