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India advised students in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek to stay indoors following the reports of mob violence targeting international students. Assuring the welfare of Indian students in Bishkek, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said, the situation is being monitored and it is reportedly calm now.
He advised the students to stay in regular touch with the Embassy. The Embassy of India in Kyrgyzstan released a 24×7 emergency contact number- 055-571-0041 for students.
Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek has been witnessing severe violence over the last few days, with four Pakistani students killed and many injured. The incident started with a dispute that broke out in a hostel on 13th May, involving Pakistani students, ultimately escalating into a harrowing display of aggression. Amidst the chaos, Pakistani students have alleged that they did not receive any help from the Pakistani Embassy or local authorities in Kyrgyzstan.
Allegations have surfaced regarding the inadequate medical treatment provided to injured students in hospitals.
Situation in Bishkek Calm And Under Full Control: Kyrgyzstan Foreign Ministry
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan on Saturday (18th May 2024) informed that situation in the city of Bishkek is calm and under full control, and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure security, maintain peace and stability. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that destructive forces are deliberately disseminating untrue and false information about the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic in foreign mass media and social networks, especially in Pakistan. The Ministry urged media and blogger community to carry only official and confirmed information of the competent bodies of the country.