MUSCAT: Indian Embassy in Muscat has denied reports that the government has planned special flights to repatriate its citizens living in Oman in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak.
Speaking to The Arabian Stories, an official from the embassy said: “As of now, there are no plans to arrange special flights from Oman to India in the wake of lockdown/ restrictions due to COVID-19.
This comes after reports that the embassy is seeking details of Indian citizens living Oman have a created a confusion among the community. However, the official said the embasssy has sought such details for data purposes only. “It can be used especially on some emergency situations and it has nothing to do with evacuation,” he clarified.
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The details embassy has sought from Indian community are Name, Passport No, Email ID, details of visa like type of visa and expiry, reason for travel to India, contact number and address in Oman, nearest airport in India and State.
“Citizens are requested to provide the information in respect of each individual for our records, which may be used to compile data, particularly for emergency cases, only if we find any possibility of flights,” he noted.
“We understand the problems of our citizens. However, as per Government guidelines, you should stay wherever you are. These are temporary measures taken in the interest of our countrymen. We request for their patience and understanding,” he added.
As part of containing the spread of coronavirus in the country, Oman has suspended all international and domestic flights until further notice.
