Seven Nepali nationals injured in drone attack in Abu Dhabi recover

Kathmandu. The escalating conflict in West Asia has begun to impact Nepali citizens working abroad. Seven Nepali nationals in Abu Dhabi were injured in an Iranian drone attack.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all seven have recovered after treatment and have returned to their respective jobs. The seven Nepalis were injured during an Iranian drone attack in the Avjan area of Abu Dhabi last Friday.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri confirmed that they have regained their health and returned to their workplaces.

He stated that six of the seven individuals completed their treatment and returned to work on Saturday, while the remaining one was discharged and returned home on Sunday. He added that no Nepalis are currently in an injured state and the ministry is continuing to monitor the situation in other areas.

Chhetri noted that embassy staff in conflict-affected countries remain in contact with the Nepali citizens there. Officials from the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi met with four of the discharged individuals yesterday. Chhetri added that they plan to meet the others soon to gather further information.