Gangs of teenagers attacking Indians in Ireland: Embassy says ‘avoid deserted areas’

The Embassy of India in Dublin has issued a public advisory urging all Indian nationals living in Ireland to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid the spike in attacks on Indians. The advisory suggests Indians avoid deserted places, especially during late or unusual hours.The security advisory, shared on social media platform X, recommends Indians prioritise their safety in light of a series of physical assault incidents involving the Indian community.
“There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against citizens in Ireland recently. The Embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned of Ireland in this regard,” the statement read.
It added, “At the same time, all Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours.”
The Embassy also shared emergency contact details for Indian nationals. Phone number 0899423734 and email address: cons.dublin@mea.gov.in.

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The move comes in response to a recent surge in physical assaults targeting Indians in different parts of Ireland. Recently, an Indian-origin AI scientist and entrepreneur, Dr Santosh Yadav, was attacked by a group of six teenagers in Ireland. He narrated the incident on LinkedIn, stating that as he was walking near his apartment, the attackers came and assaulted him from behind.

“They snatched my glasses, breaking them, and then beat me relentlessly across my head, face, neck, chest, hands, and legs—leaving me bleeding on the pavement,” he wrote.

Protesters from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Ireland gathered in large numbers to condemn the horrible act and demand justice. More than 800 people marched with posters that said “Ireland is home” and “Say no to racism” from Dublin City Hall to the National Gallery.

Earlier on July 19, a group of teens in Tallaght, Dublin, brutally assaulted, stabbed and partially stripped a 40-year-old Indian man who worked for Amazon. He just arrived in Ireland three weeks ago. The matter is being looked into by authorities as a possible hate crime.