Four Indian medical students have been injured in a stabbing incident at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa, Russia. The attack took place late Saturday evening at the dormitory for international students. The Indian Embassy in Moscow has confirmed the news and called it an unfortunate attack. Officials are currently on the ground to assist the injured students and coordinate with the local police.
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What happened at the University dormitory?
The incident occurred in the sports hall of the university hostel, which is located about 1,200 km east of Moscow. A 15-year-old local boy reportedly entered the building armed with a knife and attacked the students. Local reports suggest the attacker shouted slogans during the incident.
Police have detained the teenager, who is also hospitalized due to injuries. The Investigative Committee of Russia has started a high-level criminal probe to understand the motive and find out how an armed person entered the student dormitory. Security around the campus has been tightened immediately.
Current condition of the students
According to the Russian Federal Health Ministry, one of the Indian students is currently in serious condition. The other three students suffered moderate injuries and are receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. In total, at least six people were hurt during the incident, including two police officers.
officials from the Indian Consulate in Kazan have reached Ufa to meet the victims. They are speaking with the university administration to ensure the best medical care is provided to the students. The student association has also requested the Indian government to set up emergency helplines for families back home.
