India and Pakistan concerned over mob attacks on students in Kyrgyzstan.
As mob violence targeted foreign student residences in Kyrgyzstan, India, and Pakistan have raised concerns over the safety of their citizens there. While the current situation is calm, the Indian consulate in Bishkek advised its students to stay indoors and contact authorities in an emergency.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said he was monitoring the welfare of Indian students and urged them to remain in touch with the embassy amid the attacks.
Pakistan, too, said it had not received reports of casualties quoted on social media. The Foreign Ministry stated that its embassy will provide all necessary assistance to students.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the Pakistan envoy to help citizens, with his office continuously overseeing the situation.
The attacks seemingly arose from tensions over migrant populations in Kyrgyzstan, with reports of injuries to Pakistani students.
No harm was reported to Indians as mob violence affected medical university hostels housing students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
With an estimated 15,000 Indian students in Bishkek, both governments continue tracking welfare amid the sensitive scenario in the Central Asian country. Regional safety and stability are key priorities.
