'She is scared, wants to come back': Kin of Indian student stuck in Kyrgyzstan

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Violence in Bishkek: India, Pak issue advisory to students - crucial updatesParents of students from Madhya Pradesh studying in Kyrgyzstan have urged the Centre to ensure the safe return.Police in riot gear were deployed in part of Kyrgyzstan's capital overnight as large crowds gathered in anger over an alleged fight between local and foreign people, The Times of Central Asia reported.On May 18, India asked its students in Bishkek to stay indoors after fights were reported between some locals and foreigners.Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had advised Indian students to stay in regular touch with the Indian embassy.Why India and Pakistani students are being attacked in Kyrgyzstan? ExplainedMeanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan said it is working actively with the universities and senior government functionaries to address the concerns of the Indian students. Two helplines 0555710041 and 0555005538 have been functional 24x7 where students can continue to reach out to the Embassy for all kinds of assistance.Jaishankar monitors welfare of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan amid mob violence"The situation in and around Bishkek is normal and stable today.

Flights to India are operational. The embassy is in contact with Medical Universities in Kyrgyzstan to address the concerns of Indian students.

They can reach out to the Embassy for any assistance at 0555710041 and 0555005538," the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan wrote on X.The number of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan is estimated to be around 15,000. It is not immediately known how many of them are in Bishkek.