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India issues advisory after attacks on citizens in Ireland
The advisory follows two recent assaults, including an alleged racist attack on Indian data scientist Santosh Yadav on July 27.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 01, Aug 2025
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Embassy of India in Ireland / Ireland.ie
The Embassy of India in Dublin issued an advisory urging Indian citizens in Ireland to exercise caution amid a spike in physical attacks against members of the Indian community.
The advisory follows two recent assaults, including an alleged racist attack on Indian data scientist Santosh Yadav on July 27.
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“There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently,” the Embassy said in an official advisory by Akhilesh Mishra, Ambassador of India to Ireland.
“The Embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned of Ireland in this regard,” the advisory added. Additionally it has advised all Indian nationals in Ireland to “take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours.”
Emergency contact details have also been issued to the public, including a dedicated mobile number and email for assistance.
On July 27, Santosh Yadav, an Indian immigrant and professional working in Dublin, was allegedly attacked by a group of teenagers while walking home after dinner. He described the assault as “brutal and unprovoked” in a widely shared LinkedIn post.
Yadav recounted being attacked from behind by six teenagers, leaving him with multiple injuries including a fractured cheekbone. He was taken to the hospital after calling the police from the scene.
“This is not an isolated incident. Racist attacks on Indian men and other minorities are surging across Dublin—on buses, in housing estates, and on public streets,” Yadav wrote.
The July 27 attack occurred just days after another Indian student was assaulted on July 19 in Tallaght, a suburb of Dublin.
Yadav also criticized the lack of official response, saying, “The government is silent. There is no action being taken against these perpetrators. They run free and are emboldened to attack again.”
Calling for immediate intervention, he added, “We deserve to feel safe. We deserve to walk on the streets without fear. I request concrete measures from the Government of Ireland, Embassy of India Dublin, Ministry of External Affairs, India, and Akhilesh Mishra to protect us.”
The Embassy has reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of Indian nationals and said it remains in constant communication with Irish authorities.
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