Two Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft are currently on standby | Defence Squad

Two Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft are currently on standby in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and INS Sumedha has reached Port Sudan, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday while giving details of preparations to evacuate Indians from conflict-hit Sudan.

"The government is making all out efforts to ensure safety and security of Indians stranded in Sudan. We are closely monitoring the complex and evolving security situation in Sudan," said the MEA.

"We are also coordinating closely with various partners for the safe movement of those Indians who are stranded in Sudan and would like to be evacuated."