Indian Diaspora Under Threat? Overseas Attacks Surge 7x in 5 Years
What Happened
Cases of violence against Indians living overseas rose from 15 in 2021 to 104 in 2025, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha. A total of 302 incidents were reported across 36 countries during the five-year period. The highest numbers were reported in the US (33), UAE (32), UK (31), Canada (30), and Ireland (24).
Key Takeaways
The sharp rise highlights growing safety concerns for the Indian diaspora, prompting the government to reiterate that the protection of Indians abroad remains a top priority and that Indian missions are closely monitoring such incidents.