Parents of students from Madhya Pradesh studying in Kyrgyzstan have appealed to the Indian central government to ensure the safe return of their children amid reports of conflicts between locals and foreigners in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Alka Solanki, whose son Raj is a medical student, expressed her concerns: ‘My son is scared because of what has happened in the country in the last two days. I only want my son to return home safely with other students. They are scared’.
Chen Singh Choudhary, whose son Yogesh is studying MBBS in Bishkek, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to ensure the students’ safe return. Leena Sarathe, whose son Ravi is a third-year medical student, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the fear among students due to the escalating violence.
Approximately 15,000 Bharatiya students are studying in Kyrgyzstan. Following fights between locals and foreigners, Bharat advised its students to stay indoors. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also urged students to maintain regular contact with the Indian embassy.
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan confirmed they are in touch with students and advised them to stay indoors. They provided a 24×7 helpline number: 0555710041. The ministry of foreign affairs in Kyrgyzstan stated the situation in Bishkek is under control.
Kyrgyzstan, popular for medical education, has been experiencing mob violence, with foreign students, including those from Bharat, facing threats. The violence reportedly began after a brawl at a hostel involving foreign students and locals on May 13, which went viral on social media.
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