Khushbu Sundar voices concern for Indians caught in the Middle East crisis, asks the government to act: “May every Indian abroad return home safe”

Khushbu Sundar voices concern for Indians caught in the Middle East crisis, asks the government to act: “May every Indian abroad return home safe”

• Khushbu Sundar urges urgent evacuation of Indians in Middle East
• She urges Indian government for safety amid regional tensions
• Indian Embassy advises UAE citizens to avoid unnecessary travel

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Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar has urged the Indian government and Indian diplomatic missions to act urgently to ensure the safety and evacuation of Indian citizens currently stranded in the Middle East amid escalating tensions following the conflict involving the United States and Iran.

She described her “heavy heart” as she watched reports of sirens, airport closures and grounded flights across the region, expressing concern for Indians caught far from home in uncertain circumstances.

Khusbhu took to her Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in which she wrote, “My heart is heavy watching the devastating escalation in the Middle East. Every image of uncertainty, every report of sirens, airport shutdowns, and grounded flights across Israel, Iran, and even Dubai brings deep concern for innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.”

My heart is heavy watching the devastating escalation in the Middle East. Every image of uncertainty, every report of sirens, airport shutdowns, and grounded flights across Israel, Iran, and even Dubai brings deep concern for innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Among…

— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) March 1, 2026

“Among them are our own people — Indians who left home to build dreams, support families, and create better futures. Today, they face fear and uncertainty far away from their loved ones. Back home, thousands of families wait anxiously for a call, a message, a sign of safety,” she wrote, adding, “I earnestly appeal to the Government of India and our Indian Missions to act with urgency, compassion, and coordination to ensure the safety and evacuation of every Indian stranded in affected areas.”

She ended her note with, “At this critical hour, humanity must rise above conflict. May peace prevail. May every Indian abroad return home safe. #PrayForPeace #StaySafe #endwar #indiansoverseas.”

In addition to her appeal, Khushbu also shared an advisory from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, which urged Indian nationals to stay informed and follow guidance from Indian missions in the Gulf region.

It reads, “In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy.”

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Her appeal comes at a time when regional hostilities have disrupted normal life across parts of West Asia, with neighbouring advisories urging caution for Indian citizens — including those in the UAE, Iran, Israel and other Gulf states — and reports of evacuation calls from various Indian organisations concerned about students and workers stranded due to closed airspace and cancelled flights.