Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 18 May 2024,Saturday India Global
Amid attacks on foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, India urges its citizens to stay indoors. Several Pakistani students were injured in mob violence in Bishkek. Indian Consulate advises students to remain indoors and contact the Embassy if needed. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar monitors the situation, urging students to stay in touch with the Embassy. Social media rumors of Pakistani student deaths remain unconfirmed. Violence erupted after videos of a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students surfaced. Medical university hostels targeted; students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh affected. Pakistan's consulate reports light injuries among Pakistani students. Situation currently calm, but tensions persist.
