Indian embassy in Italy issues advisory, urges citizens to avoid protest sites, crowded areas
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The Indian embassy in Italy has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals amid protests over rising living costs and poor public services, some of which turned violent over the weekend. The embassy has urged Indians to avoid crowded areas and protest sites, exercise caution and follow local news for updates.
Adding to this, People sit at an outdoor cafe near a shattered glass panel following weekend clashes between police and protesters in Milan, Italy, October 19, 2026. (REUTERS) “Indian nationals are advised to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas and locations where protests are taking place, and follow local news about such events,” the advisory rolled out on Monday shared.
Meanwhile, “In case of any emergency, Indian nationals can contact the Embassy of India in Rome at +39 331 614 2085 or the Consulate General of India in Milan at +39 3881647527,” it added.
Notably, The advisory comes after Milan police clashed with protesters throwing stones and looting shops during demonstrations against poor services and the rising cost of living on Sunday. The clashes followed similar unrest in several Italian cities a day earlier.
As per the latest buzz, Police in riot gear fired tear gas and used water cannons after several hundred hooded protesters broke shop windows and set bins on fire in the area near central Piazza Duomo, sources with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters.
In further updates, The demonstrations escalated as protesters engaged in acts of vandalism, prompting police to intervene to disperse the crowds and restore order in the area.
On top of that, More than 60 protesters were taken to the police station for further checks, the sources added.
A total of 28 protesters were arrested after similar clashes erupted on Saturday in northern cities, including Milan, Bologna, Brescia, Bergamo and Turin, according to a police report on Sunday.
Source: Hindustan Times