Last Update: February 08, 2023, 18:42 IST
People walk through the rubble after the earthquake in Hatay, Turkey. (Image: Reuters)
MEA said 850 people are around Istanbul, 250 are in Ankara and the rest are spread across the country
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said that there are around 3,000 Indians currently in Turkey and a Bengaluru-based businessman is missing for the past two days.
It further said that 850 people are around Istanbul, 250 are in Ankara and the rest are spread across the country. MEA said 10 Indian nationals are stranded in remote parts of Turkey but are safe.
“Around 3000 Indians in Turkey, around 850 in Ankara, Istanbul, rest across the country. 75 people sought information from the embassy. 10 Indians stranded in remote areas, but safe. 1 Indian businessman is missing since last two days,” the ministry said in a statement.
The MEA said the missing Indian was working with a Bengaluru company and was on a business trip to Turkey. It states that the government is in touch with his family.
The announcement comes as Turkey and Syria were hit by a massive earthquake that killed 11,200 people in both countries.
On Wednesday, searchers were still pulling survivors from the rubble as thousands of rescuers worked in freezing temperatures to find people still alive under flattened buildings on both sides of the border.
Soon after the disaster unfolded, India announced rescue operations and relief supplies. A fourth C17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying relief aid for Turkey’s earthquake victims landed in Adana on Wednesday.
“4th @IAF_MCC aircraft leaves for Turkey with remaining component of field hospital. This includes 54 members of the Indian Army medical team as well as medical and other equipment to set up the facility,” tweeted MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Many other countries have come forward to help and assist Turkey after the massive earthquake that struck the country.
(With inputs from Shailendra Vangu)
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