A wave of fear has gripped Ireland’s Indian community following a violent assault on an Indian man in Dublin, prompting him to plan his return to India. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was attacked by three teenagers on Sunday evening while walking home from Fairview Park. The assailants, one on an electric scooter, initiated the assault by kicking him in the stomach, then escalated the violence with punches and kicks after he fell. One attacker used the man’s metal water bottle to strike him above the eye, causing severe bleeding and requiring hospital stitches, as reported by The Journal.

This incident marks the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Indians in Ireland since July 2025, with at least six reported cases, including the assault of a six-year-old Indian-origin girl in Waterford and a cab driver in Ballymun. The victim, speaking to Irish media, said his parents in India urged him to return home, a decision he has now finalized. “Many of my friends are scared to go outside, and some are planning to leave Ireland,” he added, reflecting the growing unease within the community. Posts on X echo this sentiment, with users describing the Indian community as “living in fear” and criticizing the lack of arrests.

The attacks have drawn sharp condemnation from Irish authorities. President Michael D. Higgins issued a statement on Tuesday, denouncing the “despicable attacks” as contrary to Ireland’s values of equality and inclusion. The Archbishop of Dublin similarly called the incidents “truly shocking” and unprovoked. The Indian Embassy, led by Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra, met with An Garda Síochána officials, including Detective Inspector Tony Tighe and Inspector Ciaran P. Nunan, to address the crisis, as confirmed in a social media statement on Wednesday. The embassy had previously issued an advisory on August 1, urging Indian nationals to avoid deserted areas at odd hours.

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The Ireland India Council postponed its annual “India Day” celebrations, scheduled for Sunday in Dublin, citing security concerns. An Garda Síochána confirmed ongoing investigations, stating they are in contact with victims but have yet to make arrests, a point criticized on X for perceived inaction. The surge in violence, described by some as racially motivated, has raised alarms about rising anti-immigrant sentiment, with the Ireland India Council rejecting claims that immigrants are responsible for Ireland’s housing crisis as “mischievous propaganda.” As the Indian community grapples with fear, calls grow for stronger measures to ensure their safety in Ireland.

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