Over 90 medical students from Manipur, studying in multiple medical colleges in Kyrgyzstan, are seeking safe passage back to Bharat following escalating violence and attacks on foreign students. The situation remains tense due to protests and assaults by locals targeting foreign students, amid concerns about the growing number of migrants from countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bharat and Egypt.
According to reports, 95 medical students from Manipur claim their lives are at risk following these protests. The unrest stems from a perceived increase in migrants from various countries.
An X user, Sonia Nepram, highlighted the dire situation on social media platform, stating, “As many as 95 Manipuri Medical students studying in Kyrgyzstan facing life risk amidst escalating violence, seek for safe passage to Bharat.”
The Indian Government has urged its citizens in Kyrgyzstan to remain indoors after reports of attacks on foreign students and protests in Bishkek. The protests reportedly originated due to concerns about the rising number of migrants from numerous countries.
The Indian Consulate has confirmed that they are in constant contact with the affected students, advising them to reach out to the embassy if they encounter any issues. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar also urged students to stay in touch with the embassy, reassuring them that the situation is currently calm.
Approximately 15,000 Indian students, mostly enrolled in medical colleges and universities, are estimated to be in Kyrgyzstan. Tensions escalated following an altercation between local and foreign students at a hostel on May 13, leading to protests against what was perceived as lenient treatment of foreigners involved in the incident.
Despite the Kyrgyz Government’s claims of having the situation under control, riot police remain deployed in parts of the capital, with large crowds gathering to protest the alleged fight between the students.
