Moscow: Four Indian nationals were injured in a knife attack in the Russian city of Ufa, the Indian Embassy in Moscow said on Thursday.

In a post on X, the Embassy described the incident as “unfortunate” and said that several people, including four Indian students, had been injured. It added that it was in close contact with local authorities and that officials from the Indian Consulate in Kazan were travelling to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured students. Further details about the incident are awaited.

The development comes amid growing concerns over the safety of Indian students abroad. Earlier this week, the Centre informed Parliament about deaths of Indian students due to violent attacks between 2018 and 2025. According to government data, 17 Indian students died in Canada during the period, followed by nine in the United States and three in Australia, among other countries.

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Replying to an unstarred question by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the government accords high priority to the safety and security of Indian students overseas. He said incidents of violence are immediately taken up by Indian missions with the authorities of host countries to ensure proper investigation and punishment of those responsible.

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The minister also said Indian missions and posts maintain regular contact with Indian students enrolled in foreign universities and conduct pre-departure and orientation sessions to brief them on potential risks and precautions, issuing advisories from time to time.