Kyrgyzstan violence: Indian embassy assures normalcy in Bishkek, urges students to take precaution amid recent unrest
Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan issued a press release on Wednesday and said that due to swift action by the Kyrgyz authorities, the situation in Bishkek has returned to normal.
No untoward incident has been reported in Bishkek during the past few days. However, as a measure of precaution, the classes are being conducted in an online mode.
“As the academic year is coming to a close, prior to travelling back to India, including for summer vacations, all Indian students must contact their respective universities about the formalities required for the completion of their exams.”
The Embassy has been concerned at the recent incidents of violence against foreign students in Bishkek, the release said.
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Every year a large number of Indian students join medical and other universities in the Kyrgyz Republic for further studies. At the moment, about 17,000 Indian students are in the Kyrgyz Republic spread across many cities but most of them are in Bishkek.
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“The Indian Embassy has been working actively with the universities and senior government functionaries to address the concerns of the Indian students.”
Helpline numbers:
Two helplines 0555710041 and 0555005538 have been functional 24x7 where students can continue to reach out to the Indian Embassy for all kinds of assistance.
“Students and their families are urged not to pay attention to rumours being
