Indian Students In Kyrgyzstan Asked To Stay Indoors Amid Mob Attacks.
India has urged citizens in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors amid attacks on foreign students. The advisory was issued after several Pakistani students were injured in mob violence in their hostel.
“We are in touch with our students. The situation is presently calm but students are advised to stay indoors for the moment and get in touch with the Embassy in case of any issue. Our 24×7 contact number is 0555710041,” the Indian Consulate said on X (formerly Twitter).
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also advised students to stay in regular touch with the embassy.
Monitoring the welfare of Indian students in Bishkek. Situation is reportedly calm now. Strongly advise students to stay in regular touch with the Embassy,” Mr Jaishankar said.
While some posts on social media claimed that three Pakistani students were killed in the attack, the government has said that they have not received a report of any death yet.
Pakistan embassy said that the matter escalated after videos of a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students on May 13 went viral online on Friday. NDTV
