What has been the impact of the war on the Indian community living in Kuwait?
Developments in and around Kuwait have naturally caused concern and anxiety among all residents of Kuwait, including the Indian community. Despite air raid sirens and news about missile attacks, no damage to life or property in and around Kuwait has been reported. Official sources have indicated that the anti-missile systems have worked effectively and the danger posed by the missile attacks has been neutralised. These dangers are abating with the passage of time and there are fewer air raid sirens than before. The Embassy has been in direct touch with the Kuwaiti authorities and with the Indian community to ensure their welfare and security. Q: Do Indian job holders here feel insecure? Are they concerned that once they return to India for the time being their work permits would be cancelled? A: The Embassy has set up helplines and an elaborate network of communications through wardens from amongst the Indian community to keep all communication lines open. Queries of Indians are respon