# Assault on Indian students in Nitra

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assault-on-indian-students-in-nitra
> Updated: 2026-08-08T15:50:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On the night of July 31 to August 1, 2026, a group of four masked men assaulted four Indian students sitting near the Nitra River in Nitra, Slovakia. The attackers reportedly targeted the group after learning their nationality. One victim, an English teacher and PhD student, sustained severe facial injuries, including a broken cheekbone and jaw fractures, requiring emergency surgery in Bratislava. The other three students also suffered injuries and were hospitalized.

Local police recorded the incident as a misdemeanor against public order, though they indicated it could be escalated to criminal charges pending further evidence. In response to the violence, Bishop Viliam Judák of Nitra issued a statement condemning the attack and all forms of hatred, emphasizing the dignity of all people regardless of origin or religion.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Nitra Bishop condemns violence against foreigners following attack

Nitra Bishop Viliam Judák condemned recent violence against foreigners in Nitra, calling for mutual respect and peace following an attack that left an Indian national hospitalized.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nitra-bishop-condemns-violence-against-foreigners-following-attack

### 2026-08-07: Nitra assault on Indian students by masked men leaves teacher injured

Masked men attacked four Indian students in Nitra, Slovakia on 31 July 2026; teacher Ansar Thayyib suffered severe facial injuries and required surgery, while police continue the investigation.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nitra-assault-on-indian-students-by-masked-men-leaves-teacher-injured

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