Seven Nepali citizens injured in UAE attack reported out of danger

Kathmandu. All Nepali citizens injured in an attack during the conflict in West Asia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are now out of danger.

It has been reported that seven Nepalis were injured in the attack. The Nepali Embassy there has stated that all the injured Nepali citizens are out of danger.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that embassy officials have established telephone contact with all seven individuals, including those seriously injured, and they have confirmed they are out of danger.

Embassy officials visited four of the injured today to inquire about their condition and mentioned they would coordinate for necessary assistance. Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri informed that they will soon meet the remaining three individuals to gather necessary information. 

According to spokesperson Chhetri, six individuals have returned from the hospital after receiving basic treatment, and the one additional Nepali who was reported to have sustained serious injuries is still undergoing treatment but is also out of danger. He mentioned over the phone that he expects to be 'discharged' from the hospital soon. 

Upon receiving information regarding this incident, the ministry had directed the embassy to provide necessary coordination. Appropriate treatment was arranged for them in a timely manner by the relevant UAE authorities. The embassy has stated that it is committed and prepared to provide any kind of assistance they may require.