Highest number of Indians jailed abroad are in Saudi Arabia

December 14, 2013

Jeddah, Dec 14: Indian prisoners serving their sentences in Saudi jails account for the largest number of inmates abroad.

Around 1,400 Indian prisoners are being lodged in prisons across the Kingdom, according to Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, who made the statement at the country's Parliament, Indian media sources said.

“There are about 6,101 Indian prisoners in foreign jails for crimes such as violation of immigration and visa rules, overstaying, illegal entry, robbery and failing to hold valid travel documents and visa and work permits,” he said.

Khurshid said Indian nationals have also been jailed for grave offenses such as drug trafficking, murder and rape.

Indians jailed in other countries are: 996 in the UAE, 637 in US, 443 in Pakistan, 431 in UK, 377 in Nepal and 146 in Bangladesh.

There are also 128 Indians in prison in China, 129 in Italy, 78 in Bahrain, 242 in Kuwait, 284 in Malaysia, 103 in Oman and 40 in prisons in France.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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