Indian girl assaulted in Ireland: In a deeply disturbing case of racial abuse, a six-year-old Indian-origin girl was allegedly attacked by some teenage boys in Ireland, who spat at her and shouted racist abuses such as “Dirty Indian, go back to India”. The outraged and fear-stricken Indian family witnessed the incident near the house when the child was playing out for a short while without adult supervision. The young girl’s mother, a nurse who has lived in Ireland for eight years and is now an Irish citizen, told The Irish Mirror that her daughter was viciously attacked by boys aged between 12 and 14. “They said the F-word and ‘Dirty Indian, go back to India’,” the mother recounted, visibly shaken. According to her, the child had stepped out to play on her bicycle while she went inside to feed her 10-month-old son. Within moments, the girl returned home in tears, trembling and unable to speak out of fear.
‘Punched, Pushed & Abused’ Horrific Details Emerge
The friends of girl later exposed that a team of boys punched her in the face, shoved a cycle into her private area, and even insulted her with abusive language. “They punched her neck, twisted her hair, and one boy pushed the cycle wheel into her private area,” the mother explained. She further mentioned that the children who were involved in the attack were laughing and gazing at her afterwards, with no remorse. “We had moved into this house, hoping for a better life. My daughter was so happy here… but after this experience, she is frightened. We don’t feel secure anymore,” she stated. Even though she complained to the Garda (Irish police), the mother insisted that she does not desire severe punishment for the boys. Instead, she demanded compulsory counselling and education on behaving respectfully. “I know they are children, but they need to be informed about how to treat other people. This was unprovoked and not acceptable,” she claimed.
The woman, who recently obtained Irish citizenship, said she is proud of her Indian heritage and her place in Irish society. “I believe this is my country too. I belong here,” she said firmly. The attack has raised serious concern among the increasing Indian diaspora in Ireland, especially in light of various attacks on Indian nationals in recent times.
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Wave of Racist Attacks Targeting Indians in Ireland
The attack comes after a series of recent racially motivated attacks on Indians in Ireland. Last month, an Indian man was beaten and half-stripped in what was believed to be a racist attack in Tallaght, with serious injuries. More recently, an Indian-origin data scientist was ambushed by teens in Dublin, and a taxi driver was injured after being attacked by two men who posed as passengers. In the wake of such happenings, the Indian Embassy in Ireland released a public advisory asking Indian nationals to exercise caution and not venture into deserted locations, particularly during unusual hours. “All Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security,” said the statement.
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The recent spike in racist attacks has generated controversy surrounding the safety and integration of Ireland’s ethnic minorities. Stronger enforcement, community awareness, and support mechanisms have been called for by community leaders to counter growing xenophobia. Though the authorities have opened probes into the incidents, families of the victims and victims themselves remain to call for durable solutions to avoid hate-fueled violence. “My daughter is just six. No child should ever go through this,” said the mother.