An Indian-origin woman has alleged that she was slapped by a stranger in Ireland and claimed the incident was racially motivated. The woman shared her account on social media Reddit, where it went viral and sparked debate about racism and security abroad, especially for Indians. According to his post, the incident involved a “white girl” who allegedly attacked him without any prior interaction. The woman said the experience shook her and reinforced concerns she had heard earlier about racism in the country. “Had heard about racism,” she wrote, explaining that the episode had confirmed her fears.The post reads: “I am a 28-year-old working woman of Indian origin. Have lived in the US for many years before.” I came to Dublin because I was flown by my company. I haven’t had very good experiences with Irish people, although I did hear about racism. This incident was unexpected for me. I was coming out of my office, minding my own business, and this girl walking next to me suddenly slapped me and kept walking like nothing happened. What is worse is that people around us also did not face any problem. What should one do in such a situation? “I’ve never experienced things like this in America.”
Details regarding the exact location, time and circumstances of the alleged attack remain unclear. It is also not known whether a formal complaint has been filed with local authorities. At present there has been no official confirmation of the incident from the Irish Police.The claim has sparked mixed reactions online. Some users expressed concern and called for stronger action against racism, while others urged caution, noting that only one side of the story is publicly available so far.Incidents of alleged racial discrimination against Indians abroad have come to light from time to time, often drawing strong reactions on social media.Hatred towards Indians and South Asians has increased in the United States. The report sees a 115 percent increase between 2023 and 2025 in racial slurs, stereotypes and online abuse linked to the immigration debate, particularly around H-1B visas, according to data cited by The New York Times.Many violent incidents have come to light in Ireland. In July 2025, an Indian man was stripped and brutally attacked by a group in Dublin, leaving him with injuries and requiring hospital treatment. Police began investigating the attack as a possible hate crime. In another case, a six-year-old Indian-origin girl was attacked and told to “go back to her country”.There have been targeted incidents against Indian communities in the United Kingdom. Earlier this month, Indian-owned shops were attacked in Wembley, and the violence disrupted Holi celebrations, prompting concerns to be raised in Parliament.Residents of Indian origin in Australia have reported increasing hostility. Cases have included vandalism at Indian-owned businesses and increasing racist abuse online, with community members saying they feel unsafe going out alone.