- By Chetna Shree
- Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:11 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Attacks on Indians abroad surged sevenfold in five years.
- US, UAE, UK, Canada reported highest number of incidents.
- MEA prioritises safety, monitors incidents with host countries.
Attacks on Indians living abroad have increased nearly sevenfold over the past five years. According to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the Rajya Sabha, 15 instances of attacks on Indians living abroad were reported in 2021, but the number surged to 104 in 2025.
A total of 302 instances were reported between 2021 and 2025, with 15 in 2021, 31 in 2022, 67 in 2023, and 85 in 2024, before reaching 104 in 2025.
Country-Wise Breakdown
The highest number of instances of violence against Indians were reported in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Canada:
- United States: Recorded 33 cases, the highest during the five years.
- United Arab Emirates: Reported 32 cases in total.
- United Kingdom: Recorded 31 cases.
- Canada: Reported 30 cases.
Other countries with significant numbers include Ireland (24 cases), Russia (23 cases), and Germany (19 cases).
Year-On-Year Country Breakdown
The data showed significant annual variations in country-wise violence:
- United States: Reported 1 attack in 2021, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2023, 11 in 2024, and 14 in 2025.
- United Arab Emirates: Recorded 3 cases in 2021, 4 in 2022, 7 in 2023, 6 in 2024, and 12 in 2025.
- United Kingdom: Recorded 1 incident in 2021, 4 in 2022, 11 in 2023, 10 in 2024, and 5 in 2025.
- Canada: Recorded 3 cases in 2021, 6 each in 2022 and 2023, 7 in 2024, and 8 in 2025.
The data revealed a steep spike in violence in Ireland, following several cases of racist attacks on Indians that were reported last year. The country recorded one case each in 2021 and 2022, which increased to five in 2023, seven in 2024, and reached 10 in 2025.
Meanwhile, Mali saw the most notable surge. After recording zero cases between 2021 and 2024, the country registered 11 attacks in 2025.
Safety Of Indians Abroad Foremost Priority: MEA
Replying to a question on attacks on Indians abroad, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad remains New Delhi's "foremost priority".
"Indian Missions and Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incidents affecting Indian nationals abroad. Such incidents are immediately taken up with the authorities concerned of the host country to ensure that the cases are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished as per their domestic laws," he said.
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