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The United States of America was the most hostile nation for Indian nationals in 2023, as per a report released by New Delhi.
According to figures from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, quoting MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh, 12 Indian nationals were attacked in the North American nation.
Overall, 86 Indian nationals were either attacked or killed in foreign countries in 2023.
This was a sharp rise from 57 cases reported the year earlier and an even steeper rise, from 29 cases reported in 2021.
Apart from the U.S., Canada, Saudi Arabia and the UK accounted for 10 cases each.
As per the official record, 10 Indians were either murdered or attacked in the U.S. in 2022. The year before, no case was reported.
The figures were stated following questions from Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Kumar Pathak.
“The safety and security of Indians abroad is one of the foremost priorities for the Government of India. Our Missions and Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incident. Such incidents are immediately taken up with the concerned authorities of the host country to ensure that the cases are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished. These issues are also raised during meetings with Government officials of the countries concerned, including at the highest levels as appropriate,” Singh’s response read.
“Indian Missions and Posts abroad render all possible consular assistance to the Indian nationals, whenever required. The Government has also established 24×7 help line in the Indian Missions/Posts abroad. The Government remains vigilant to developments impacting the lives of Indians abroad and takes all measures to safeguard their interests and welfare,” he added.
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