Bahrain's monarch today declared a three-month state of emergency, amid growing pro-democracy protests in the country, forcing it to invite troops from Saudi Arabia and UAE to quell the unrest.
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a decree declaring what it called a three-month State of National Safety in light of the worsening security situation in the country.
Meanwhile, all Indians in Bahrain are safe in spite of widespread protests and emergency being declared across the Gulf kingdom, an embassy source in Manama has said.
"All Indians are safe in Bahrain but we are requesting New Delhi not to allow Indians to undertake non-essential travel to Bahrain," a senior embassy source told PTI on the phone from Manama.
There are an estimated four lakh Indians in Bahrain.
"We are in touch with community leaders and we are asking community members to stack up ration in the event of the confrontation dragging on for long," he said on the condition of anonymity.
A helpline have also been set up by the Indian embassy in Bahrain to tackle any emergency situation.
Indian Embassy officials said they have set an emergency helpline but things are largely under control.
Most of the phones, including that of the Indian ambassador in Bahrain, was unreachable.
Bahrain is home to the US Fifth Fleet and major international banks and finance institutions.
The King's decree said that the decision has been taken following a worsening security situation that posed a serious threat to the citizens’ lives.
King Hamad has delegated the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) to take the necessary measures in order to implement the Decree.
Meanwhile, the country's Representatives Council welcomed the deployment of the GCC troops – sent by Saudi Arabia and the UAE – in order to help maintain security, safety and stability the kingdom in line with the Common Defence Agreement signed between the GCC states.
The council stressed the need to enforce law and stop anarchy before starting the process of dialogue.
The UAE on Monday dispatched security forces to Bahrain to help in the country's bid to maintain law and order.
UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash said that the forces have been sent in response to Bahrain's request for help in restoring order following protests and clashes.
Saudi Arabia said it had responded to a call for help from its neighbour under a mutual defence pact of the six-country Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Bahrain's Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has also assured that there is sufficient food staff and basic commodities on the market and the financial and banking situation in Bahrain is stable.
Earlier Bahrain's King announced that the nation's armed forces chief is authorised to take all measures to stamp out protests.
Prime Minister Khalifa said targeting public and private places jeopardizes national security and affects domestic peace and the development process.
"Creating a state of anarchy and threatening citizens' safety cannot be tolerated in the state of institutions and law," he was quoted as saying while chairing a meeting with his Deputies, ministers and officials.
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a decree declaring what it called a three-month State of National Safety in light of the worsening security situation in the country.
Meanwhile, all Indians in Bahrain are safe in spite of widespread protests and emergency being declared across the Gulf kingdom, an embassy source in Manama has said.
"All Indians are safe in Bahrain but we are requesting New Delhi not to allow Indians to undertake non-essential travel to Bahrain," a senior embassy source told PTI on the phone from Manama.
There are an estimated four lakh Indians in Bahrain.
"We are in touch with community leaders and we are asking community members to stack up ration in the event of the confrontation dragging on for long," he said on the condition of anonymity.
A helpline have also been set up by the Indian embassy in Bahrain to tackle any emergency situation.
Indian Embassy officials said they have set an emergency helpline but things are largely under control.
Most of the phones, including that of the Indian ambassador in Bahrain, was unreachable.
Bahrain is home to the US Fifth Fleet and major international banks and finance institutions.
The King's decree said that the decision has been taken following a worsening security situation that posed a serious threat to the citizens’ lives.
King Hamad has delegated the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) to take the necessary measures in order to implement the Decree.
Meanwhile, the country's Representatives Council welcomed the deployment of the GCC troops – sent by Saudi Arabia and the UAE – in order to help maintain security, safety and stability the kingdom in line with the Common Defence Agreement signed between the GCC states.
The council stressed the need to enforce law and stop anarchy before starting the process of dialogue.
The UAE on Monday dispatched security forces to Bahrain to help in the country's bid to maintain law and order.
UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash said that the forces have been sent in response to Bahrain's request for help in restoring order following protests and clashes.
Saudi Arabia said it had responded to a call for help from its neighbour under a mutual defence pact of the six-country Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Bahrain's Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has also assured that there is sufficient food staff and basic commodities on the market and the financial and banking situation in Bahrain is stable.
Earlier Bahrain's King announced that the nation's armed forces chief is authorised to take all measures to stamp out protests.
Prime Minister Khalifa said targeting public and private places jeopardizes national security and affects domestic peace and the development process.
"Creating a state of anarchy and threatening citizens' safety cannot be tolerated in the state of institutions and law," he was quoted as saying while chairing a meeting with his Deputies, ministers and officials.
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