Indian students assaulted in Italy, Sushma Swaraj promises to take charge

Indian students have been assaulted in northern Italy, the Indian Consulate in Milan said. An advisory has been issued to the Indian students not to panic by the The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Milan

"The Consulate has received reports of unfortunate incidents of attacks on Indian students in Milan. All Indian students are urged not to panic. The Consulate is taking up this matter with the highest level of law and order authorities in Milan," according to the advisory posted on Twitter.

The CGI advised Indian students to be in touch with each other, especially when they go out.

It also advised students to spread information among other students from India about the areas where they have experienced "such incidents" so that such areas can be avoided.

In New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she had received an extensive report about the incidents.

Swaraj said she was personally monitoring the situation and asked the students not to worry.

-PTC News