Sushma Swaraj confirms safety of Indian embassy officials in Sweden

New Delhi [India], Apr. 7 : In the wake of the lorry attack which took place in central Stockholm on Friday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj assured that the Indian Embassy officials are safe.

"I am in touch with Indian Ambassador in Sweden. The attack was very close to Indian Embassy. Our embassy officials are safe," she said. At least three people were killed after a lorry rammed into a crowd of people in central Stockholm, few meters away from Indian Embassy.

Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Sweden and Latvia also took to the social media platform, calling out to the Indian nationals in Stockholm affected by the 'terror attack'.

"Any Indians affected in the terrorist attack in Stockholm are requested to contact the Embassy most urgently (08-4117090, 08-107008)," the tweet read.

Source: ANI