Tragic Attack Unfolds
A deeply concerning event transpired at a dormitory housing international students at the Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa, a city within Russia's
Bashkortostan Republic. The incident, which involved a knife-wielding assailant, led to multiple injuries. Authorities have confirmed that four students from India were among those hurt, alongside two police officers who sustained wounds while responding to the attack. The severity of the situation prompted a swift response from the Indian Embassy, which has been in constant communication with Russian officials to ascertain the full details and ensure the well-being of its citizens. Consulate officials from Kazan were dispatched to Ufa to offer immediate aid and support to the affected Indian students, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the commitment to assisting those impacted.
Assailant and Aftermath
Preliminary reports indicate that the perpetrator, identified as a 15-year-old individual, entered the student accommodation armed with a knife and proceeded to attack individuals within the premises. The attacker reportedly resisted arrest, resulting in the stabbing of two police officers. In a disturbing turn of events, the suspect also inflicted self-harm and was subsequently admitted to a local children's hospital in critical condition. The injured students and officers are receiving medical attention at a local clinical hospital. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic and distressing scene following the incident, with visible signs of the violence. The Investigative Committee has launched a comprehensive inquiry into the attack, aiming to uncover the motive and all circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. While the identities of all injured parties are not yet officially released, credible reports suggest at least one Indian national was among the victims, with some eyewitnesses even suggesting the possibility of more than one attacker involved in the incident.
