New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- India on Saturday expressed deep concern over the rapidly escalating situation in Venezuela following United States military action and the capture of the country's president, Nicolas Maduro, underscoring the risks to regional stability even as New Delhi said it was closely monitoring developments and extending support to its nationals on the ground.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the unfolding events in Venezuela were a matter of 'deep concern' and reaffirmed India's support for the well-being and safety of the Venezuelan people. New Delhi called on all concerned parties to pursue peaceful dialogue to preserve stability in the region.

The MEA added that the Embassy of India in Caracas remains in contac...