"Violence Against Foreign Students During Ramadan Prayers Sparks Investigation in India"

In India's Gujarat state, a group of foreign students, including those from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and African countries, were attacked by a Hindu far-right mob while offering Ramadan prayers at a university hostel. The mob armed with sticks and knives stormed the hostel, injuring several students and vandalizing their rooms. Five people have been arrested in connection with the attack, and India's Ministry of External Affairs has pledged to take strict actions against the perpetrators. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for intervention from political figures, highlighting the need for cultural sensitivity training for international students.
- Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayer at university hostel Al Jazeera English
- India investigates alleged Hindu nationalist attack on foreign students offering Ramadan prayers CNN
- Police gave safe passage to rioters, allege foreign students The Times of India
- Gujarat University: Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayers BBC.com
- Centre's Firefight After Foreign Students In Gujarat Attacked Over Namaz NDTV
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