On the 19th of July, two separate heinous racial attacks happening thousands of kilometers apart, unveiled the growing wave of animosity against Indians on foreign lands. These attacks in Ireland and Australia have left the Indian community in dread and disbelief. Why have Indians become targets, and when will this cycle of brutality end?
Brutality in Dublin: Indian Man Viciously Assaulted
In Dublin, Ireland, on July 19th, a group of youths brutally attacked a 40-year-old man of Indian origin. He was stripped naked and beaten to the extent of bleeding on the street before being left there. A passerby saved him from potentially catastrophic results. This incident has sparked fear among Indians residing in Ireland.
Violence in Australia: Student Hospitalized
Just hours later, in Australia, a 23-year-old Indian student was attacked by five people who hurled racial slurs at him. Following a stabbing with a sharp instrument, he was repeatedly punched. He is currently fighting for his life in the hospital, receiving treatment for brain trauma and fractures in his facial bones.
Source: aajtak
Statistics Reveal Middle East Dangers
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statistics uncover this alarming reality. As of April 2025, data shows 91 violent attacks on Indian students abroad over the past five years, causing 30 fatalities. Canada reports the highest numbers, with 16 Indians killed, followed by Russia and the United Kingdom. In March 2025, the MEA informed the Rajya Sabha that in 2022, there were 4 attacks, in 2023, 28, and in 2024, 40 recorded attacks on Indian students. It's not just students; Indians from all professions, be it white-collar or laborers, are being targeted. The attacks on Indians rose from 29 in 2021 to 57 in 2022, and to 86 in 2023.
Source: aajtak
Indians’ Anguish: What's Our Fault?
Such attacks have instilled fear and insecurity among Indians living abroad. The victim in Dublin questioned, "I was just on my way to work. What was my fault?" Meanwhile, the family of the injured student in Australia shared that he went there to study but is now battling life and death in the hospital.
Source: aajtak
Government's Role Questioned
The Ministry of External Affairs has directed Indian embassies to provide assistance to affected Indians, but the rising number of attacks raises questions. Are there concrete measures to ensure the safety of Indians abroad? What international pressures can be applied to curb racial violence? These questions echo in the minds of every Indian endeavoring to fulfill their dreams overseas.
