The United States recorded the highest number of attacks on Indian nationals living abroad between 2021 and 2025, according to figures presented by the Government of India in Parliament.
According to The Times of India, 33 such incidents were reported from the US during the five-year period, making it the country with the highest number of reported attacks on Indians overseas.
According to The Times of India, the United Arab Emirates ranked second, with 32 reported attacks on Indian nationals between 2021 and 2025. The United Kingdom followed with 31 cases, while Canada reported 30 incidents during the same period.
Ireland, which has witnessed a number of reported racist attacks against Indians in recent years, recorded 24 cases of violence involving Indian nationals, according to the figures tabled by the government.
According to The Times of India, the data was shared in response to a question raised in Parliament regarding the safety of Indians living abroad.
Responding to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the Government of India continues to place the highest priority on ensuring the safety and security of Indian citizens overseas.
"The safety and security of Indians abroad is the foremost priority of govt. Indian Missions/Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incidents affecting Indian nationals abroad.
Such incidents are immediately taken up with the authorities concerned of the host country to ensure that the cases are properly investigated and the perpetrators are punished as per their domestic laws," he said.
According to The Times of India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that Indian embassies and diplomatic missions remain in constant touch with local authorities whenever incidents involving Indian nationals occur.
The missions are tasked with monitoring developments, extending assistance where required, and ensuring that cases receive appropriate attention from the host governments.
The figures underscore the challenges faced by the growing Indian diaspora across different parts of the world. According to The Times of India, while the government continues to engage with foreign authorities on issues concerning the welfare and security of Indian citizens, Indian diplomatic missions have also been instructed to respond promptly whenever such incidents are reported.
The Ministry reiterated that it remains committed to protecting the interests of Indians living and working overseas, with embassies and consulates continuing to monitor developments closely and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is pursued in accordance with the laws of the respective countries.
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