On the question of security of Indians in Sri Lanka, India has said that the security of all Indians present there is the priority of the government. The government said it was monitoring developments in Sri Lanka.

Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday, 25 August 2022 that the safety of all Indians outside India and in Sri Lanka is of paramount importance.

In a press conference held in New Delhi, he has advised all Indians who have gone to Sri Lanka to take precautions.

He has also advised that Indian travelers check all important things like currency conversion and fuel situation there.

"Our High Commissioner is in touch with the local administration of Sri Lanka. I don't think anybody has been attacked in Sri Lanka. We have issued guidelines to Indian citizens in this regard.''

Shocking situation of intolerance in Pakistan

Terming the incident of abduction of a Sikh woman in Pakistan as worrying, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the level of religious intolerance in Pakistan is shocking.

He said that he considers the incident another example of religious persecution against the minority community in Pakistan.

On the other hand, India has reiterated its old stand regarding talks with Pakistan, saying that it is necessary to have a terrorism-free environment for talks with Pakistan.

Arindam Bagchi has said that India is in touch with Russia regarding the suicide bomber who was allegedly arrested in Russia to kill former BJP leader Nupur Sharma, who came into controversy after making controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad.

However, he declined to divulge further details citing security issues.

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