MFA Spokesman's comments in response to media queries on the bomb blasts in Mumbai, India

In response to media queries on the bomb blasts in Mumbai, India, the MFA Spokesman said:

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Consulate-General in Mumbai are closely monitoring the situation in Mumbai, India, As of 0100 hours (Singapore time) 14 July 2011, we have not received any reports of Singaporean casualties. We are contacting Singaporeans registered with us to make sure they are safe. Singaporeans requiring consular assistance can contact the Singapore Consulate-General in Mumbai or the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours) at:

Singapore Consulate-General in Mumbai
No. 152, 14th Floor,
Maker Chambers IV,
222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel: +91-(22)-22043205 / +91-(22)-22043209 /
+91-(22)-9820979726 (24-hour Duty Handphone)
Fax: +91-(22)-22855812 / +91-(22)-22043203
Email: singcon_bom@sgmfa.gov.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855
Fax: 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

Singaporeans in Mumbai or intending to travel to Mumbai are urged to take all necessary precautions for their personal safety, heed the instructions from the local authorities and to monitor the local news diligently. They should register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at eregister.mfa.gov.sg. This will enable the Ministry and our Consulate-General in Mumbai to contact them and render the necessary consular assistance in case of an emergency."

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
14 JULY 2011

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