Sat Aug 02 17:08:46 UTC 2025: **NEWS ARTICLE**

**Indian Embassy Issues Safety Advisory for Citizens in Ireland Following Surge in Racist Attacks**

**Dublin, Ireland – August 2, 2025:** The Indian Embassy in Ireland has issued a formal advisory urging Indian citizens residing in the country to exercise increased caution due to a recent spike in reported physical attacks. The announcement follows a series of incidents targeting Indian nationals, culminating in a severe assault on Dr. Santosh Yadav, a Multimodal AI Scientist, on July 31st.

Dr. Yadav, who sustained a fractured cheekbone and other injuries, shared images of his ordeal on social media, describing the attack as part of a broader trend of escalating racist violence against Indians and other minorities in Dublin.

The advisory explicitly advises Indian citizens to take “reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours.” The embassy has provided an emergency contact number (0899423734) for citizens requiring assistance.

This follows a previous incident on July 19th, where an Amazon employee of Indian origin was also assaulted by a teenage gang. Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, previously expressed the community’s “widespread concern and fear” in the wake of that attack, noting the sizable Indian community in Ireland, estimated at 90,000 people.

“The recurrence of attacks on innocent, highly qualified technical experts and professionals has caused widespread fear among the community all over Ireland,” stated Ambassador Mishra. “Well-being of the Indian community is a matter of high priority to the embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs. The matter has been taken up with the relevant Irish authorities in Dublin and also in Delhi.”

The Indian Embassy has emphasized its ongoing communication with Irish authorities and the wider Indian community to address the growing concerns and ensure the safety and security of its citizens. The situation remains a high priority for both the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs.

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