The Embassy of India in Dublin has issued a security advisory urging Indian nationals in Ireland to remain vigilant, following a spate of recent targeted attacks. “There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently,” the embassy said in a post on X, adding that it was in touch with Irish authorities. Citizens have been advised to take precautions for their personal safety, avoid deserted areas and remain cautious at odd hours.

The embassy also released an emergency helpline number (0899423734) and email contact (cons.dublin@mea.gov.in) for assistance.

Series of racist assaults

The advisory follows a racist assault in Dublin’s Tallaght on July 19, where an Indian national was stabbed multiple times in the face, stripped naked and left bleeding for over an hour. The attack sparked widespread outrage, with over 800 people, including Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Irish citizens, marching from Dublin City Hall to the National Gallery in protest, carrying placards such as “Say no to racism” and “Ireland is home”.

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Irish police have classified the attack as racially motivated, while an online petition demanding justice has gathered more than 15,000 signatures.

Earlier this week, Dr Santosh Yadav, a Dublin-based entrepreneur, shared on LinkedIn that he had been the victim of a “brutal, unprovoked racist attack” near his apartment.

Detailing the incident, Yadav wrote that while returning home after dinner, a group of six teenagers assaulted him from behind. They snatched and broke his glasses before beating him across his head, face, neck, chest, hands and legs, leaving him bleeding on the pavement. He managed to call the police and was later taken to hospital. Doctors confirmed a fractured cheekbone requiring specialist care.

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“This is not an isolated incident,” Yadav warned. He criticised the Irish government for remaining silent, saying perpetrators “run free and are emboldened to attack again”. 

‘Stronger measures needed to protect immigrant communities’

Baby Pereppadan, Fine Gael councillor for Tallaght South, echoed concern, noting that many Indians in Ireland arrive on work permits, contributing vital skills in healthcare, IT and education. He urged stronger measures to protect immigrant communities. “People need to understand that many Indian people moving to Ireland are here on work permits, to study and work in the healthcare sector or in IT and so on, providing critical skills,” he said.