Bengaluru:

Amid an increase in violent assaults on Indian college students within the US by which many have misplaced their lives, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Monday that such circumstances are unconnected however definitely a giant concern for the federal government. In accordance with him, some college students have been murdered over private points whereas others have been victims of accidents.

Talking to reporters, Mr Jaishankar responded to a query in regards to the rise within the variety of Indian college students changing into victims of violent assaults in overseas international locations, saying, “Clearly, in each case, wherever something unlucky has occurred to the scholars, it’s of nice tragedy for the household, and a giant concern for us however…our embassy or consulate has checked out each case and so they’re really unconnected.”

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Embassies have been instructed to keep up a correspondence with college students and chat with them to warn them particularly about harmful areas of cities to keep away from, he stated, including that there are 11 lakh to 12 lakh Indian college students dwelling in numerous international locations.

“Pupil welfare is essential. Like I stated, each Indian going out, you’ve Modi’s assure. Pupil welfare is especially vital for us,” Mr Jaishankar stated.

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