Indian Abroad Attacks Rise to 104 in 2025, Mostly in US, UAE, UK, Canada
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Why in news
The Ministry of External Affairs reported a significant surge in attacks on Indian nationals abroad, highlighting growing safety concerns for the Indian diaspora.
Background
The number of attacks on Indians abroad rose from 15 in 2021 to 104 in 2025. The highest concentration of incidents occurred in the US (33), UAE (32), UK (31), and Canada (30).
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal reported cases of attacks on Indians abroad between 2021 and 2025 reached 302.
- FactThe US, UAE, UK, and Canada accounted for the majority of incidents in 2025.
- PostKirti Vardhan Singh is the Minister of State for External Affairs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by the Indian government in ensuring the safety of the diaspora and the importance of bilateral cooperation in tackling transnational crimes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- diplomatic pressure on host nations
- bilateral security cooperation
- protection of diaspora rights
Keywords: transnational crime · diplomatic engagement · diaspora safety · bilateral cooperation
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