Days after an Indian man was violently attacked and assaulted in Tallaght, a suburb of Dublin, another Indian national issued a warning about safety in Ireland and urged fellow citizens to avoid coming to the country.
The Indian national said that the incident in Dublin changed his perception and shook his faith in the, which he once considered as an “amazing” place to live.
Daksh, an Indian national, residing in Ireland for the past three years took to his handle on X and posted, “Can’t believe I’m saying this, but Ireland isn’t safe.”
He shared that he once considered Ireland an “amazing” place to live, but the recent incident in Dublin changed his perception.
“Can’t wait to go back home. Always thought it was such an amazing country when I got here 3 years ago, made some amazing friends with the locals here, but this place is going to the dogs,” Daksh wrote.
“I would’ve told people earlier to come here and live. The quality of life is amazing, the people are usually the kindest. Please try your hand at Germany/UK instead. Better yet, the US if you’re seeking work/study abroad. This place is about to implode,” he continued, adding that while racists may still be a minority, “now they’re dangerous as well”.
The X post comes days after an Indian citizen in his 40s was violently assaulted and partially stripped by a group of attackers in Tallaght, Dublin.
The man was falsely accused of being a pedophile before being stabbed in the face and stripped naked, according to the woman who rescued him. The case is being investigated by the Gardai (Irish National Police) as a possible hate crime.
The post from the Indian national, Daksh triggered a thread of reactions, with many users expressing their concerns over racism and safety issues in Europe and the West.
“Hi Daksh. I’ve read many stories about Ireland recently and I always used to think this situation will implode. However, would suggest you not speak so openly about it while you’re still there, for obvious reasons,” one user wrote.
“Sorry to say Daksh, but Germany is also a pass. Been living there for the last six years, people are unfriendly. I’d still pass to the UK or US,” commented another.
“Even UK and USA are not safe, brother. Don’t know the recent obsession with foreign countries. People spend huge amounts to go abroad and get nothing. Instead, invest the same amount in business here or on studies,” said another user.
“I started taking your post seriously until you mentioned “try your hand at Germany, UK”.. Bro seriously? That’s like goat that lives with a shepherd changes its mind, decides to stay with a butcher,” one user wrote.”
As an American-born and raised, please DO NOT come here, it is not safe. I never faced overt racism until 2017, but I don’t feel safe in my country anymore as an Indian-origin woman. I’m lucky to be very pretty and look young, so even racists are nice to my face. But it’s scary here,” shared another.