Riyadh, March 19 -- The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, advised Indian citizens to remain calm and follow official safety guidelines after warning alerts were reported in the capital and some other regions.

Several loud bangs were heard in Riyadh on Wednesday, March 18, and some residents received phone alerts for the first time warning them of a hostile aerial threat, a Reuters witness in the city said.

"Yesterday alerts were received by residents in Riyadh and some other regions. The Indian community is advised to remain calm and composed," the embassy said in a post on X

It also urged citizens to strictly follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities and rely only on verified information.

"Please adhere st...