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Dublin, July 23 – A shocking incident in Ireland’s capital has drawn international attention after a 40-year-old Indian man was stripped, assaulted, and left covered in blood in the Tallaght suburb of Dublin on Saturday, July 19. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
According to reports from the Irish Times, the victim was attacked by a group of men who falsely accused him of inappropriate behavior around children. These allegations were amplified by far-right, anti-immigrant social media accounts but have since been dismissed by the police as baseless.
As per official statements, the man suffered multiple injuries, including wounds to his face, arms, and legs, and was rescued by local residents who intervened. He was transported to Tallaght University Hospital, where he received treatment and was discharged on July 20.
Witnesses stated the victim was partially stripped of his clothing, with attackers forcibly removing his trousers before fleeing. The police, known locally as Gardaí, confirmed they were called to the scene around 6:00 PM on July 19 and have since launched an investigation into racially motivated violence.
“Gardaí responded to a call about a man found injured on Parkhill Road in Dublin 24. The 40-year-old victim was taken to Tallaght University Hospital. We are treating this as a possible hate crime,” an Irish police spokesperson said.
Investigators believe this incident may be part of a troubling pattern of unprovoked attacks on foreign nationals in the Tallaght area. Recent trends have shown a rise in misinformation-fueled racial targeting, with right-wing groups attempting to blame immigrants for societal issues.
Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan acknowledged the growing stigmatization of migrants, stating:
“People increasingly blame migrants for crimes, but the data doesn’t support this. In fact, the percentage of foreign nationals in prison is lower than their proportion in society.”
India’s Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, strongly criticized the incident and expressed disappointment at how Irish state broadcaster RTÉ News reported it as a “suspected” attack.
“How can a ‘suspected’ attack cause such horrific injuries and bleeding? Shocked at RTÉ’s insensitivity and misrepresentation,” he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Irish citizens, Gardaí, and public representatives for their solidarity and support.
Mishra further urged that the perpetrators be swiftly brought to justice, emphasizing the need for greater accountability in cases of hate crimes targeting the Indian community abroad.
