Russia (Rajeev Sharma): Several students, including four Indian nationals, sustained injuries after a stabbing incident at a medical university residence in Russia’s Bashkortostan region on Saturday, officials confirmed.
The attack occurred inside a hostel of the State Medical University in Ufa when a teenager allegedly entered the building armed with a knife and assaulted students staying there. Russia’s Interior Ministry said the situation escalated when the suspect resisted detention, resulting in injuries to two police personnel. The attacker later caused harm to himself and was taken to hospital.
The Indian Embassy acknowledged the incident, terming it deeply distressing, and confirmed that four Indian students were among those injured. It said Indian officials are in constant touch with local authorities and that representatives from the Consulate in Kazan are travelling to Ufa to assist the affected students and coordinate support.
Health officials said multiple victims are receiving treatment, with one person reported to be in a critical state and others stable with moderate injuries. The accused, identified by Russian media as a 15-year-old, has also been admitted to a children’s hospital in serious condition.
Authorities in Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan, have initiated a detailed investigation to establish the motive behind the violence. Some local media reports have suggested the suspect may have links to an extremist group, though officials have not officially confirmed these claims.
Eyewitnesses described panic inside the hostel following the attack, with ambulances rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Security has been heightened in the area as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
