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Attacks on Indians Abroad Surge Sevenfold in Five Years

Attacks on Indians Abroad Surge Sevenfold in Five Years
US, UK, Ireland: Sevenfold Spike In Attacks On Indians Abroad In 5 Years · NDTV

Many Indian people live and work in other countries.

A report from India's government shows that more of them are being attacked.

In 2021, there were 15 attacks on Indians abroad.

By 2025, that number had jumped to 104 attacks.

That is almost seven times more.

The report counts attacks in 36 different countries.

Most attacks happened in the United States, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Around 302 attacks were recorded over five years.

India's government shared these numbers at a meeting called the Rajya Sabha.

A minister named Kirti Vardhan Singh said keeping Indians abroad safe is India's most important priority.

He said Indian embassies watch for problems and ask other countries to investigate them.

Key facts

Total attacks on Indians abroad (2021-2025)
302
Attacks in 2021
15
Attacks in 2025
104
Countries with reported cases
36
Country with most cases
United States (33)
Other countries with high cases
UAE (32), UK (31), Canada (30), Ireland (24), Russia (23), Germany (19)
Notable 2025 spike
Mali: 11 attacks after none in 2021-2024
Official response
Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh: safety of Indians abroad is India's 'foremost priority'

Quotes

Kirti Vardhan Singh

Minister of State for External Affairs of India

“"Indian Missions and Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incidents affecting Indian nationals abroad. Such incidents are immediately taken up with the authorities concerned of the host country to ensure that the cases are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished as per their domestic laws."”
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