Question : MISSING INDIANS

(a) whether a large number of persons of Indian origin working/residing abroad,especially in gulf countries are reported to be missing;

(b) if so, the details thereof, country-wise;

(c) whether any special arrangement has been made by the Government for the investigation of such cases;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a) and (b): Reports are periodically received of a few Indians working Overseas, including in Gulf Countries, being reported to be missing. The details of missing persons as received from some of the Indian Missions located in Emigration Check Required(ECR) countries including Gulf are as below:

Country	2010	2011	2012

Afghanistan	Nil

Kingdom of	11	06	12
Saudi Arabia

Kuwait	Reported to be few

Lebanon	Nil

Libya	Nil

Oman	05

Qatar	Nil

Syria	Nil

UAE	126

(c) to (e): As soon as the information regarding the missing of an Indian is reported, the matter is taken up through the Indian Mission with the concerned local authorities and sponsors. The assistance of local Indians, friends, aquaitances and community volunteers are also taken to ascertain the whereabouts.

Question : MISSING INDIANS

Answer given by the minister

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