'Avoid deserted areas': Indian embassy in Ireland issues safety advisory amid rising racist attacks

Following a troubling surge in physical assaults targeting Indian citizens, the Indian Embassy in Ireland has issued a public advisory urging its nationals to prioritise personal safety.

The advisory, shared via a post on X, specifically recommends avoiding isolated areas, particularly during late or unusual hours, and taking reasonable precautions to ensure personal security.

Embassy issues statement

The Embassy’s statement highlighted the growing concern: “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.”

To support its community, the Embassy provided emergency contact details:

Phone: 08994 23734
Email: cons.dublin@mea.gov.in

Racist attacks on Indians

The advisory comes in the wake of several reported incidents , including a brutal assault on a 40-year-old Indian man in Tallaght. Jennifer Murray, an Irish woman who assisted the victim, described the attack in a video posted on July 20, noting its apparent racial motivation.

She stated, “At least four Indian men and another man have been facially stabbed by this gang of teenagers in the last four days in Tallaght. How many of you knew that or saw it on the news? (sic)” Murray added that the victim required a brain scan and was left “completely scared for life.”

In another incident , Santosh Yadav, a 32-year-old man of Indian origin, was attacked near his Dublin apartment last Sunday.

The assault, carried out by six teenagers, left Yadav with a fractured cheekbone and multiple injuries. He echoed concerns about a rising tide of racist attacks targeting Indians across Dublin.

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Migrant advocacy groups have amplified these concerns, pointing to systemic issues in addressing hate crimes.

Teresa Buczkowska, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, noted that while the Indian community appears to be a specific target, such attacks are not exclusive to them. She criticised the lack of adequate training for Irish police, which has created barriers for victims attempting to report hate crimes, exacerbating the challenges faced by affected communities.