Indian-Origin Taxi Driver Attacked in Dublin: Unprovoked Racist Assault

London, Aug 5 (PTI) — An Indian-origin taxi driver, settled in Ireland for over 23 years, became a victim of an unprovoked attack in Dublin. The local police, known as Gardaí, have started investigating the incident. Lakhvir Singh, aged in his 40s, shared that he had picked up two young men in their 20s on Friday night and dropped them off in Poppintree, located in Dublin's Ballymun suburb. Upon reaching their destination, the passengers allegedly attacked Singh by striking him twice on the head with a bottle. As they fled the scene, the suspects reportedly yelled: "Go back to your own country." "In 10 years, I've never witnessed anything like this," Singh told ‘Dublin Live.’ He expressed his fear and mentioned that he is currently off work due to the incident, which has also left his children frightened. A spokesperson for Dublin police confirmed that Singh was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening. “Gardaí are investigating an assault reported to have occurred in Poppintree, Ballymun, Dublin 11 at approximately 11:45 pm on Friday, August 1, 2025. A man in his 40s was taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injury. Investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson elaborated. The assault came shortly after the Indian Embassy issued an advisory on Friday, highlighting safety concerns due to recent attacks in Dublin and urging Indian citizens to exercise caution. "The number of physical attacks against Indian citizens in Ireland has seen a rise recently," the advisory stated. The embassy is coordinating with Irish authorities on the matter and advises Indian citizens to take precautions for their security and avoid isolated areas, particularly at night. Emergency contact details were also provided: 0899423734 and cons.dublin@mea.gov.in. This incident follows a brutal attack on July 19 involving a 40-year-old Indian man in Dublin's Tallaght suburb, described by locals as "mindless, racist violence." Gardaí have launched a probe into this case as well. Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, voiced his concern on social media. “The embassy is in contact with the victim and his family following the recent physical attack on an Indian national in Tallaght, Dublin. All necessary assistance is being provided. We are also engaging with relevant Irish authorities,” the embassy affirmed on social media soon after the attack. The local community held a Stand Against Racism protest to denounce the "vicious racist attack" and express solidarity with migrants. Last week, entrepreneur and AI expert Dr. Santosh Yadav shared details of his own experience, describing a “brutal, unprovoked racist attack” on LinkedIn. He emphasized these are not isolated occurrences and called for "concrete measures" from both Indian and Irish governments to ensure the safety of Indians in Dublin. Yadav revealed being attacked by a group of six teenagers from behind as he returned to his apartment. “This is not an isolated incident. Racist attacks on Indian men and other minorities are surging across Dublin — on buses, in housing estates, and on public streets. Yet, the government remains silent. No action is being taken against these perpetrators. They continue their acts unchallenged,” Yadav wrote. Councillor Baby Pereppadan from Tallaght South, affiliated with the Fine Gael party, expressed concern over last month’s assault. He remarked, “It's important to recognize that many Indians in Ireland are here on work permits, contributing to sectors like healthcare and IT with essential skills.”

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