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Indian Students Stabbed in Russia, Embassy Rushes Aid Amid Safety Concerns

Four Indian students were injured in a knife attack in the Russian city of Ufa, prompting a response from the Indian Embassy in Moscow. Officials from the Consulate in Kazan are traveling to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured. This incident comes as the Indian government recently informed Parliament about Indian student deaths abroad due to violent attacks from 2018 to 2025, with Canada and the US reporting the highest numbers. The government states that Indian missions prioritize student safety, maintain contact with students, and issue advisories.

Key Points: Indian Students Attacked in Russia's Ufa, Embassy Responds

  • Four Indian students injured in Ufa knife attack
  • Embassy officials en route from Kazan to assist
  • Govt data shows 17 Indian student deaths in Canada since 2018
  • Missions abroad tasked with student safety and advisories
  • Issue raised in Parliament by AIMIM MP
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Four Indian students attacked in Russia's Ufa: Indian Embassy in Moscow

Four Indian students injured in a knife attack in Ufa, Russia. Indian Embassy provides assistance as govt details student deaths abroad since 2018.

"An unfortunate incident of attack has occurred in Ufa. Several persons, including four Indian students, have been injured. - Indian Embassy in Moscow"

Moscow, February 8

Four Indians were injured in a knife attack in Ufa, the Indian Embassy in Moscow said.

In a post on X, Indian Embassy said, "An unfortunate incident of attack has occurred in Ufa. Several persons, including four Indian students, have been injured."

The Embassy said that they are in touch with the authorities, and the officials from the Consulate in Kazan are on their way to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured students.

Further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, Centre, earlier this week, also informed the Parliament about the deaths of Indian Students due to violent attacks from 2018 to 2025.

As per the data made available by the government, 17 students died in Canada, followed by 9 in the USA. Three students in Australia among others.

The Government accords high priority to safety and security of Indian students abroad and monitors incidents of violence against them. Violent and untoward incidents against them are immediately taken up by the Indian Missions/Posts abroad with the concerned authorities of the host country to ensure that they are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished, Centre informed Parliament.

The Government accords high priority to the safety and security of Indian students abroad and monitors incidents of violence against them. Violent and untoward incidents against them are immediately reported to the Indian Missions/Posts abroad by the concerned authorities of the host country to ensure that they are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished, the government said.

Indian Missions/Posts also take steps to maintain regular contact with Indian students enrolled in foreign universities in their jurisdictions and conduct pre-orientation sessions with them upon their arrival in foreign lands to brief them on potential challenges, risks, and precautions to be taken while studying overseas, including issue of advisories from time to time, MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh replied to an unstarred question by AIMIM MP Owaisi.

- ANI

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Priya S
The data on student deaths is heartbreaking. 17 in Canada? That's a huge number. While the government says they take it up with host countries, we need to see more concrete results and safety assurances before sending our children abroad.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, the government's response feels like a standard template. "High priority" and "monitoring" are good words, but parents want to see proactive prevention, not just reaction after our kids get hurt. The pre-orientation sessions need to be much more robust.
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Sarah B
It's good to see the Consulate officials are on their way to help. That's immediate action. Hope the students get the best medical care and feel supported. The embassy's role is crucial in these situations.
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Vikram M
Why is Russia, traditionally a friend, seeing such attacks? This is unexpected. We need strong diplomatic channels to address this specifically. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The focus is always on Western countries, but incidents can happen anywhere. Students and parents must research thoroughly. Sometimes, the dream of foreign education blinds us to the ground realities. Stay safe, everyone.

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