Russian College Attack: 15-Year-Old Accused of Stabbing Four Indian Students, Shouted Extremist Slogans

Four Indian nationals were among those injured in a knife attack at a university in the Russian city of Ufa on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Moscow confirmed.

According to the embassy, several people were hurt in the incident, including four Indian students. News agency PTI reported that at least six individuals were injured during the attack at a university in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic.

In a post on X, the embassy said, “An unfortunate incident of attack has occurred in Ufa. Several persons, including four Indian students, have been injured.”

The attack reportedly took place when a teenager entered the premises of the State Medical University in Ufa and stabbed multiple students. Russia’s Interior Ministry said the suspect also attacked two police officers while resisting arrest and later injured himself.

“The attacker resisted arrest, during which two police officers were stabbed. Furthermore, the suspect also inflicted bodily harm on himself,” Interior Ministry spokesperson Maj Gen Irina Volk said.

Russia’s federal health ministry said four of the injured were receiving medical treatment, with one person in critical condition.

Authorities identified the suspect as a 15-year-old who has been admitted to a children’s hospital and is in serious condition, according to the Baza Telegram channel. Local officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

Reports suggested the accused may have links to a banned neo-Nazi group known as ‘NS/WP’ and allegedly shouted nationalist slogans during the attack. Images circulated online showed a swastika reportedly drawn on a wall with victims’ blood, PTI reported.

Meanwhile, the Indian government reiterated that it closely monitors incidents involving Indian students abroad and works with host countries to ensure proper investigations and accountability.

Earlier this week, the Centre informed Parliament that between 2018 and 2025, 17 Indian students died in violent incidents in Canada, nine in the United States and three in Australia, among other countries.

Officials said ensuring the safety and security of Indian students overseas remains a top priority.