Srivastava said the Indian nationals were working at a construction and oil field supplies company. “The employer has been contacted by the kidnappers and shown photographs as proof that the Indian nationals were safe and keeping well,” he said. The Indian mission in Tunisia handles matters relating to the welfare of Indian nationals in Libya. In September 2015, an advisory was issued by the government for Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Libya in view of the security situation there. In May 2016, the government imposed a complete travel ban irrespective of the purpose in view of the deteriorating security situation in Libya.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 08, 2020 19:41 UTC