In response to increasing assaults on Indian nationals in Ireland, the Dublin-based Indian Embassy has issued an urgent safety advisory on Friday. It advises all Indian citizens in the country to steer clear of isolated areas and exercise heightened caution. This advisory follows recent attacks by gangs on individuals of Indian descent.
Last week in Dublin, a 32-year-old man of Indian origin was attacked by six people, resulting in a fractured cheekbone. This incident mirrors a recent gang attack in Tallaght, Dublin, where a 40-year-old Indian man was beaten and stripped by a group of teenagers. These assaults have sparked new concerns over the rise in racial violence in Ireland.
The embassy stated in the advisory, "There has been an increase in incidents of attacks on Indian citizens in Ireland recently. The embassy is in contact with relevant Irish authorities regarding this matter."
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The advisory urges Indian citizens to take necessary precautions for personal safety. Indians are advised to avoid desolate areas.
The Indian Embassy has also released an emergency contact number for assistance. Indian nationals can reach out by calling
08994 23734
or emailing
cons.dublin@mea.gov.in
Source: aajtak
This advisory from the embassy follows several incidents of attacks on Indian citizens.
On July 19, a 40-year-old Indian man working at Amazon was brutally assaulted by a gang in Dublin's Tallaght, where they slashed his face with a knife and tore his clothes. He had arrived in Ireland only three weeks earlier. Authorities are now investigating the case as a hate crime.
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Jennifer Murray, an Irishwoman who assisted the 40-year-old man, recounted the brutal attack and noted that it was not the first racially motivated incident recently in the area. In a video posted on July 20, she mentioned, "In the past four days, this group of teenagers has knifed about four Indian men and another person in the face in Tallaght. How many of you were aware of this or saw it in the news?"
She also mentioned that the person underwent a brain scan and was 'completely terrified.'
In another attack last Sunday near a Dublin apartment, 32-year-old Santosh Yadav, of Indian descent, suffered a broken cheekbone and multiple injuries after being assaulted by six teenagers.
She claimed that racist attacks on people of Indian origin are increasing in Dublin. Groups advocating for migrant rights have echoed these concerns, warning that inadequate police training makes it difficult for victims to report hate crimes.
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Theresa Buczkowska, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, noted that while there appears to be a focus on the Indian community, these attacks are certainly not limited to that community alone. Buczkowska stated, "The Irish police lack adequate training, causing issues in reporting hate crimes. Certain outdated systems in the national police and security service, An Garda Síochána, are ill-suited to today's needs."
According to reports by Dublin-based news outlet, Dublin Live, she said, "We have been raising such issues with the guards for a long time."
