India expresses 'deep concern' over developments in Venezuela
New Delhi (PTI): India on Sunday said it is deeply concerned over the developments in Venezuela, a day after the US captured the oil-rich South American country's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation.
New Delhi said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Venezuela and reaffirmed its support for the well-being of people of the country.
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"Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
India also called for resolving the issues peacefully to ensure peace and stability in the region.
"India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela," the MEA said.
"We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region," it added in a statement.
The US carried out the military assault on Venezuelan capital Caracas after consistently accusing Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking. Maduro had stridently denied the charges.
The US troops have taken Maduro and his wife to New York. Venezuela declared a national emergency after the US action.
The MEA also said that the Indian embassy in Caracas has been in touch with members of the Indian community and will continue to provide all possible assistance to them.
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Three youngsters drown in river during picnic in Pune district
Pune (PTI): A weekend picnic at Pavana river in Pune district of Maharashtra turned tragic for a group of youngsters on Sunday, with three of them drowning in the water body, police said.
A group of seven men had gone to the river near Thugaon in Maval tehsil in the afternoon.
"Three of the seven youths could not gauge the depth of the river and slipped into a whirlpool. Their friends raised an alarm; however, by then, all three had drowned," said Dinesh Tayde, senior police inspector, Lonavala (Rural).
He said the bodies were retrieved with the help of local rescuers.
The deceased have been identified as Ashwin Bhalerao (18), Ayan Shaikh, and Prathamesh Shinde (21), who were residents of Yerwada, Hadapsar, and Sayyadwadi in Pune, respectively.
In a similar incident, three men drowned in the Jadhavwadi dam in Maval tehsil while attempting to click a selfie two days back.
