Indian students say, 'We never felt fear, we feel safe in Canada'

Amid India's advisory and recent tragedies

- Simple Vishwakarma

Last Saturday, India issued a new advisory urging 'extreme caution' following the deaths of several Indian students in Canada over the past two weeks. These incidents, though unrelated, have sparked discussions about safety and well-being among the Indian community in Canada.

Last week, a spokesperson for Minister of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal addressed the situation, stating, "We have issued an advisory for our nationals and Indian students to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant in view of the deteriorating security environment in Canada as a result of the growing incidence of hate crimes and criminal violence."

He described the incidents as "terrible tragedies" and emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation by Canadian authorities.

According to government data, over 400,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in Canadian universities. In the first week of December, three Indian students lost their lives. While one incident was deemed "non-suspicious," the others involved violent crimes.