The Indian mission in Kyrgyzstan has advised its nationals to stay indoors “for the moment” amid reports of large-scale mob violence against international students in the country.
“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,” India in Kyrgyz Republic said in a post on X.
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.— India in Kyrgyz Republic (@IndiaInKyrgyz) May 18, 2024
According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, several Pakistani students studying in Bishkek faced mob violence late Friday night, sustaining injuries. However, no deaths have been confirmed. The violence followed a brawl between foreign students, including Pakistanis, and Egyptian nationals.
Message from Pakistani Students studying in Kyrgyzstan!!Pakistan Govt and Authorities must Help our students!
— PTI Politics Update (@PTI_Politics) May 17, 2024
WAKE UP @ForeignOfficePk.Reportedly they are killing and raping Pakistani Students.@MIshaqDar50 u should be on your way to Kyrgyzstan on next flight.(Courtesy @iihtishamm)#Kyrgyzstan I #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/4rkFcMKZnB— Dr Ahmad Rehan Khan (@AhmadRehanKhan) May 17, 2024
Pakistani embassy in Kyrgyzstan Shame on you. Pakistani students are getting murdered and they are doing nothing.#Kyrgyzstan #ImranKhan pic.twitter.com/UFgvvB4SXn— Bilal Khan (@bilal_khan126) May 17, 2024
While hostels of medical universities and private residences were targeted, the embassy stated no deaths or rapes of Pakistani students had been confirmed. Hasan Zaigham, Pakistan’s Ambassador in the country advised Pakistani students to remain indoors and assured cooperation with local authorities for their safety.
Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Ministe rand Foreign Minister of Pakistan said the reports of mob attacks on students in the country are extremely concerning. “We have established contact with the Kyrgyz authorities to ensure protection of Pakistani students. I have instructed our Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan to fully facilitate them,” he said in a post on X.
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