India has advised its citizens in Kyrgyzstan to remain indoors following violent attacks targeting foreign students. This advisory comes in response to an incident where several Pakistani students were injured in a mob attack at 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 urged students to maintain regular contact 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," Jaishankar said.
Some social media posts claimed that three Pakistani students were killed in the attack, but the government has stated that they have not received any reports of fatalities.
The Pakistan embassy indicated that the situation escalated after videos of a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students on May 13 went viral online on Friday.
Mob targeted the hostels of medical universities in Bishkek
A mob targeted the hostels of medical universities in Bishkek, which house students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The Pakistan consulate in Kyrgyzstan posted on X, "So far, a few hostels of medical universities in Bishkek and private residences of international students, including Pakistanis, have been attacked. The hostels are inhabited by students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. There have been reports of light injuries to several students from Pakistan."
"Despite social media posts alleging the death and rape of Pakistani students, so far, we have not received any confirmed reports," it added.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed concern over the attacks and stated that he has directed Pakistan's Ambassador to provide all necessary assistance.
"Deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have directed Pakistan's Ambassador to provide all necessary help and assistance. My office is also in touch with the Embassy and constantly monitoring the situation," he said on X.
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