Indian Embassy in Ireland asks citizens to take 'reasonable precautions' amid spike in attacks

The Embassy said in a statement: "There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently."

“The Embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned of Ireland in this regard. 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 statement said.

In one of the attacks reported from Ireland in recent times, an Indian-origin man, who was identified as Santosh Yadav, said he faced an 'unprovoked racist attack' close to his apartment in Dublin city.

Yadav, an entreprenuer and tech export, shared his ordeal on Linkedln where he wrote: "After having dinner, I was walking near my apartment when a group of six teenagers attacked me from behind."

Yadav further said: "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. Yet, the government is silent. There is no action being taken against these perpetrators. They run free and are emboldened to attack again."