“Some of the attacks on Indian nationals in Canada, the US and the UK appear to be racially motivated.”

New Delhi, March 16 (VOICE) There have been instances of attacks against Indian nationals and Indians in the US, UK and Canada in recent years, and some of these attacks appear to be racially motivated, the Foreign Office said Thursday. rice field.

On the question of whether the government is aware of racial attacks and hate crimes in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, which are the main destinations of Indian immigration, V. Muraleedharan, MoS, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a written response by Rajya Sabha: said Thursday: “There have been cases of attacks in the US, UK and Canada in recent years, according to media reports and inputs. Some of these attacks appear to be racially motivated.” .

“The safety and well-being of Indian citizens abroad is a top priority for the Government. We are always involved with the community,” added the minister’s response.

He said, “Our missions and consulates in these countries have 24-hour emergency numbers listed on their website so that distressed Indian citizens can contact the missions/posts. I will,” he said.

“Indian citizens are encouraged to register with any mission or consulate or MADAD portal (www.madad.gov.in) so that they can be contacted in case of emergency. , recommendations are issued from time to time to stay vigilant,” the minister’s response said.