IT company Infosys has issued a statement confirming that one of its employees is trapped as a hostage inside Sydney's Lindt chocolate cafe.

We can confirm that one Infosys employee is among the hostages at the Lindt Cafe in Sydney.The family of the employee has been informed and we are extending all possible support to them in this difficult time, said the Infosys.

Infosys added that it was "in the process of confirming the whereabouts of all our other employees in the city". "We are in constant touch with the local authorities and Indian Consulate in Sydney for updates on the situation on ground," said Infosys in a statement.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has said that an Indian too, is held hostage inside Sydney's Lindt Chocolate Cafe, adding that he is an IT professional. Naidu added that the Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with the embassy for any further information.



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