The advisory by the Indian embassy in Ireland comes in the wake of several reported incidents, including a brutal assault on a 40-year-old Indian man in Tallaght.
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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