Russia, February 8, 2026: Four Indian medical students were among several people injured in a knife attack at the State Medical University in Ufa, Russia. The incident was confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Moscow on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The attack took place at a university facility housing foreign students in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic.
According to preliminary reports, a teenager armed with a knife entered the university premises, including the dormitory area, and stabbed several students. Multiple people were injured in the attack, including four Indian nationals. Two police officers were also wounded while trying to restrain the attacker.
In an official post on X, the Indian Embassy in Moscow described the incident as “unfortunate.” The Embassy said that officials from the Indian Consulate in Kazan are traveling to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured Indian students.
“Several persons, including four Indian students, have been injured. The Embassy is in touch with the authorities,” the post stated.
Russia’s Federal Health Ministry said that four people injured in the attack are receiving medical treatment. Of these, one victim is reported to be in serious condition. The injured Indian students are currently under medical care.
The attacker, identified as a 15-year-old, was also hospitalized and is said to be in serious condition at a local children’s hospital.
Russia’s Interior Ministry confirmed that the attacker resisted arrest and stabbed two police officers. The suspect also caused injuries to himself before being subdued. Authorities in Ufa have launched a high-level investigation.
According to information circulating on Russian Telegram channels, the teenage suspect may have been associated with a banned neo-Nazi group. Reports claim that during the attack, he shouted nationalist slogans related to the Holocaust. Other allegations include the involvement of two individuals who were attackers.
Following the incident, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern over the safety of Indian medical students studying abroad, particularly in Russia.
In its letter, AIMSA called the attack “unacceptable” and urged the government to take immediate diplomatic steps to ensure justice for the injured students. The association also requested stronger safety mechanisms, emergency helplines, and better coordination with foreign universities and governments to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“Indian students travel overseas with dreams of becoming health care professionals. Any act of violence against them must be strongly condemned,” the letter stated.
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