Indian and Pakistani Students Receive Safety Advisories Amid Kyrgyzstan Violence
- Mob violence targeting international students in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek.
- India and Pakistan issue safety advisories urging students to stay indoors for safety.
- Students attempt to contact embassies for help amid escalating violence.
During mob violence in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, a video went viral showing Indian students seeking help from the Indian embassy. The students were hiding in a cafe and feeling scared. The embassy staff said they couldn't help at night. India and Pakistan advised their students to stay indoors for safety. The Indian Embassy said the situation was calm, but the Pakistani mission reported attacks on hostels where students from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan lived. The violence started after a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students. The attacks targeted hostels with international students. The Indian Embassy and Pakistan's Embassy are helping students stay safe. The Indian mission provided a contact number for students to call in case of any issues. Pakistan's Ambassador is working with local law enforcement to protect students. The situation is tense, and both countries are making efforts to ensure the safety of their students. It's important for students to follow the advisories and stay indoors to avoid any harm. The embassies are ready to assist students in case of emergencies.