External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Saturday said that he is “monitoring the situation in Bishkek”, amid the reports of violence targeting foreign students coming in from Kyrgyzstan.
Monitoring the welfare of Indian students in Bishkek. Situation is reportedly calm now. Strongly advise students to stay in regular touch with the Embassy. https://t.co/xjwjFotfeR
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) May 18, 2024
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan issued the advisory after reports of Pakistani students being injured during mob attacks on their hostel. The consulate stated, “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…”
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
The Pakistani embassy In Kyrgyzstan stated on social media that there have reportedly been multiple incidences of mob violence against international students in the country’s capital, Bishkek, since last evening. The Post further stated that the situation worsened on Friday. The embassy stated, “There have been several incidents of mob violence against foreign students in Bishkek since last evening. According to the Kyrgyz press, the matter boiled over yesterday due to the sharing online of videos of a fight between Kyrgyz students and medical students from Egypt on May 13.”
“The hostels are inhabited by students from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. There have been reports of light injuries to several students from Pakistan,” it added.
Deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have directed Pakistan’s Ambassador to provide all necessary help and assistance. My office is also in touch with the Embassy and constantly monitoring the situation.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 18, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, also voiced his sorrow over the attacks and gave the ambassador of his nation instructions to help the impacted kids in every way possible.
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