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Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Another Indian brutally assaulted in Ireland: Chef living in country for over 20 years was on his way to work
Amid a string of violent attacks on Indians in Ireland, a 51-year-old Indian-origin man was brutally assaulted and robbed on his way to work earlier this week. According to an Irish Mirror report, the victim, Laxman Das, has lived in Ireland for 22 years and is an Irish citizen. Das, a father of two, is a sous chef at the Anantara The Marker hotel in Dublin. He was reportedly travelling to work on his e-bike on Wednesday, August 6, morning when he was targeted by a gang of three men, who allegedly wrestled him off his bike. The gang, Das told Dublin Live, were 'relentless' and started beating him, causing his helmet to break. He said that his phone, credit card, cash and electric bike were also stolen during the incident. Laxman Das was taken to the hospital following the assault with injuries to his legs, eye socket, shoulder and arm. He was discharged later in the evening. He is currently on sick leave to recover from the attack. Earlier in the week, Anupa Achuthan, originally from Kerala and now an Irish citizen, spoke about her Ireland-born six-year-old daughter Nia Naveen being assaulted outside her home in the city of Waterford, south-east Ireland, and told to 'go back to India'. Violent assaults involving Lakhvir Singh, a taxi driver in his 40s, and entrepreneur and AI expert Dr Santosh Yadav followed an Indian Embassy advisory urging Indian citizens to take 'safety precautions and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours". The advisory followed a brutal attack on a 40-year-old Indian man at Parkhill Road in the Tallaght suburb of Dublin on July 19, described as 'mindless, racist violence' by locals. 'The people of Ireland stand with the Indian community and will continue to stand firmly against racism in all its forms,' the Irish Embassy in New Delhi said in a social media statement this week. The Irish India Council welcomed the 'strong statement', adding: 'Racism and xenophobia have no place in our society. The Indian community's contributions continue to enrich Ireland, and our shared bonds remain strong.' On Saturday, the diversity unit of Ireland's police force, the Garda National Diversity Unit, said investigations into reports of assault on people of Indian heritage remain ongoing.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Irish police diversity unit reassures Indian community after attacks
Last Updated: London, Aug 9 (PTI) The diversity unit of Ireland's police force said on Saturday that it is engaging with the Indian community in the wake of a string of violent attacks in the capital Dublin and other parts of the country in recent weeks. The Garda National Diversity Unit has been in discussions with the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland (FICI) and is also set to be joining the annual Indian Independence Day celebrations organised by the umbrella group next week. An Garda Siochana, as the national police force of Ireland is known, said investigations into reports of assault on people of Indian heritage remain ongoing. 'Without commenting on any specific incident, the Garda National Diversity Unit is actively engaged with the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland (FICI) – the umbrella group for several Indian community groups across the country – to address present concerns," a Garda spokesperson said. 'As in previous years, we look forward to attending next weekend's annual 'India Day' celebrations held by FICI and the Ireland India Council. We expect that both events will be opportunities for us to provide any help and reassurance in light of recent concerns," the spokesperson said. The police confirmed that one of the most recent incidents in which an Indian-origin hotel chef in his 50s was assaulted and robbed in Dublin on Wednesday remains under investigation. 'We would like to reassure those of an ethnic or minority background that we are here to keep you safe. We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of crime to report it to An Garda Siochana for investigation, or in an emergency call 999/112," the spokesperson added. The hotel chef, named in the Irish media as Laxman Das, was attacked by three suspects who fled with his phone, credit cards and electric bike. He was taken to the city's St. Vincent's University Hospital with what the police described as non-life-threatening injuries. Earlier in the week, Anupa Achuthan, originally from Kerala and now an Irish citizen, spoke about her Ireland-born six-year-old daughter Nia Naveen being assaulted outside her home in the city of Waterford, south-east Ireland, and told to 'go back to India". Violent assaults involving Lakhvir Singh, a taxi driver in his 40s, and entrepreneur and AI expert Dr Santosh Yadav followed an Indian Embassy advisory urging Indian citizens to take 'safety precautions and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours". The advisory followed a brutal attack on a 40-year-old Indian man at Parkhill Road in the Tallaght suburb of Dublin on July 19, described as 'mindless, racist violence" by locals. 'The people of Ireland stand with the Indian community and will continue to stand firmly against racism in all its forms," the Irish Embassy in New Delhi said in a social media statement this week. The Irish India Council welcomed the 'strong statement", adding: 'Racism and xenophobia have no place in our society. The Indian community's contributions continue to enrich Ireland, and our shared bonds remain strong." PTI AK GSP GSP view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 18:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Racism won't win: Ireland vows action after assault on Indians
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violent attacks against Indians living in Ireland, prompting the Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs to plan a meeting with representatives from the Indian community on August Irish Embassy issued a strong statement condemning the attacks, stating, "We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. They are an assault on the values of equality and human dignity that Ireland holds dear."advertisementThe Embassy further emphasised that racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society, and that the actions of a few do not reflect the overall spirit of the Irish people. The Embassy highlighted the significant contributions of the Indian community in Ireland, noting, "Over 100,000 Indians now call Ireland home. Our society is enriched by the diversity of people who live in Ireland, particularly our Indian community, whose contributions continue to deepen the bonds between our nations."In response to these events, the Irish authorities have maintained ongoing communication with the Indian mission in Dublin and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is actively engaging with the country's police to the Embassy, the Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs are scheduled to meet with Indian community representatives to discuss the situation and enhance community safety measures. The Indian Embassy in Dublin responded to the attacks by issuing a safety advisory on August 1, urging Indian citizens to avoid deserted areas and remain vigilant. The advisory comes amid a series of reported assaults, including the attack on a 51-year-old Indian-origin man, Laxman Das, in recent weeks, several other incidents have raised alarms, such as the attack on a six-year-old Indian-origin girl in Waterford city and a cab driver in Dublin's Ballymun suburb. The latter involves an assault where the victim was told to "go back to your own country," underscoring the racial undertones of some to the Ministry of External Affairs, Ireland is a popular destination for Indian students pursuing higher education, with around 10,000 Indian students enrolled in Irish educational institutions. - EndsMust Watch
The Journal
3 days ago
- The Journal
Indian man suffers head injuries after being viciously beaten by gang in early morning attack
AN INDIAN MAN who has been living in Ireland for 21-years said he was attacked and robbed while cycling to work near Dublin's Grand Canal early on Wednesday morning. Laxman Das told The Journal that a group of three men, who appeared to be in their mid-twenties or thirties, covered his mouth to prevent him from screaming for help as they punched him. His attackers, he said, 'took everything' – including his phone, money, passport, credit cards and e-bike. The 51-year-old, who works as a chef at the Marker Hotel in the Docklands area of the southside, said the men punched him so aggressively that his bike helmet broke and he required a brain scan. His head is still 'very sore' from the attack and he has injuries all over his body, he said. There has been a string of recent attacks against members of the Indian community in Ireland in recent weeks. The Indian embassy in Ireland recently issued a warning about the increased attacks, warning its citizens to avoid 'deserted areas, especially in odd hours'. The Irish Ambassador to India has called the attacks on the Indian community 'appalling' and 'deeply at odds' with the values of Irish people. The Irish embassy in India said it is in regular contact with Ireland's Indian embassy, and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is in ongoing contact with An Garda Síochána regarding investigations. Advertisement In a statement, it said a meeting is due to take place between Simon Harris TD and representatives of the Indian community in Ireland on the issue on Monday. The attack happened at around 4.30am on Wednesday. Laxman said he was brought by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and discharged at 9pm that night. He said he has cycled to work in Dublin for the past 20 years and has never experienced an issue until this attack. He added that he has noticed increased hostility towards the Indian community in Ireland in recent months. The father-of-two is now staying with his friend, Sudeep Sanyal, in the wake of the attack as his family is in India for summer holidays, and his injuries must be monitored. Sudeep, who has also been living in Ireland for 21 years and is a director of Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland, said that his friend would have died from the attack if he had not been wearing his helmet. He said hostility against Indian nationals in Ireland has been 'going on for many years', but has never been as bad as it is now: Someday someone will die on the road [from an attack], I pray to god something like that should not happen. Sudeep said his nine-year-old son is now afraid to go outside and play, as he fears he will be attacked. 'Kids should not feel this way,' he said. His family, who live in West Bengal, fear for his safety as they have heard about attacks on Indian people in Ireland through Indian media. He said: 'Everyone is very worried, it's very scary for them. Many parents are telling their kids who work here to come back home.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Indian man living in Ireland for 22 years viciously assaulted on his way to work
An Indian man who has lived in Ireland for over 20 years was the victim of a horrific attack in which he was assaulted and robbed on his way to work earlier this week. Laxman Das, a father of two and a sous chef at the Anantara The Marker hotel in Dublin, was travelling to work in the early hours of Wednesday morning on his e-bike when he was targeted by a gang of three males. After wrestling him off his bike at at Charlemont Place in south Dublin, the gang, in Mr Das' words, were "relentless" and started beating him, causing his helmet to break, reports Dublin Live. Mr Das, 51, who has lived in Ireland for 22 years and is an Irish citizen, told Dublin Live that his phone, cash and electric bike were stolen during the incident. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital following the assault and was discharged at approximately 9pm on Wednesday evening, August 6. His legs, eye socket, shoulder and arm were injured in the incident. He is currently on sick leave as he recovers from the attack. It is the latest of a string of violent attacks against members of the Indian community in Dublin in recent weeks. Last week, Lakhvir Singh, who has lived in Ireland for more than 23 years and has been driving a taxi for over 10 years, was hit twice in the head with a bottle in Ballymun. In Tallaght last month, an Indian man who had recently moved to Ireland for work was severely beaten and suffered a number of slash injuries to his face. His trousers were also removed during the horrific assault. Earlier this week, meanwhile, the Irish Mirror spoke to the mother of six-year-old Nia Naveen, who was attacked by a group of children in Waterford and told to 'go back to India'. Anupa Achuthan pictured with her daughter Nia Naveen in their home in Waterford on Tuesday (Image: Jim Campbell) The Indian Embassy in Dublin issued a stark advisory last week in light of the recent attacks against Indian people in Ireland, warning them to take "reasonable precautions". In a statement, the Embassy said: "There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently. The embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned in Ireland in this regard. "At the same time, all Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours." An Garda Síochána has been contacted for comment. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
