'Precarious' security situation in Myanmar: India relocates staf

New Delhi: India on Friday said it relocated its staff from its consulate in Myanmarese city of Sittwe to Yangon in view of the precarious security situation in that region of Myanmar.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the situation in Myanmar, adding the Indian consulate in Mandalay remains functional.

Asked about reports of kidnapping of three Indian youths, he said the Indian embassy is working on the matter and hoped that they would be back home soon.

Several parts of Myanmar have been witnessing intense fighting between the military junta and resistance forces.

The resistance forces have already captured several towns. The anti-junta forces seized control of several military bases and a command centre at Myawaddy last week.

Jaiswal said the security situation in Myanmar remains "precarious" and is deteriorating. (PTI)