Italy Protests: Indian Embassy Issues Safety Advisory As Clashes Injure Police Officers

The Embassy of India in Italy issued an advisory on Monday, urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant amid protests and demonstrations reported in several Italian cities last week.

In a post on X, the Embassy advised Indians to avoid crowded places and areas where demonstrations were taking place. It further urged them to follow local news for updates on such events.

“There were protests and demonstrations last week in some Italian cities. We advise Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas & locations where protests are taking place and follow local news about such events,” the Embassy stated.

Advisory for Indian Nationals in Italy

There were protests and demonstrations last week in some Italian cities. We advise Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas & locations where protests are taking place and follow local news about such events. In case of any emergency, Indian nationals can contact:

Embassy of India, Rome: +39 331 614 2085
Consulate General of India, Milan: +39 3881647527

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Avviso per i cittadini indiani in Italia

La scorsa settimana si sono verificate proteste e manifestazioni in alcune città italiane. Si invitano i cittadini indiani a mantenere la massima prudenza, a evitare zone affollate e luoghi in cui sono in corso manifestazioni, e a seguire le notizie locali in merito a tali eventi. In caso di emergenza, i cittadini indiani possono rivolgersi a:

Ambasciata dell’India, Roma: +39 331 614 2085
Consolato Generale dell’India, Milano: +39 3881647527

— India in Italy (@IndiainItaly) October 19, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday that law enforcement personnel had faced violence from individuals and organised groups exploiting demonstrations to provoke confrontations and create disorder. She expressed solidarity with officers tasked with protecting citizens, workers, traders and others who wished to go about their daily lives without fear.

Meloni thanked security personnel for their efforts, saying they were safeguarding public safety amid violent incidents.

On Saturday, Meloni acknowledged the right to peaceful demonstrations, including a mobilisation organised by the CGIL trade union that attracted left-wing leaders. She said thousands had participated peacefully, stressing that public participation remained essential to a healthy democracy.

Stones, however, struck police officers in Milan, injuring several of them.

In Turin, authorities stopped people carrying cobblestones and hammers used to break windows.

In Bologna, disturbances prompted the precautionary closure of the railway station.

“Demonstrating is a right. Setting our cities ablaze is not,” Meloni said.

Meloni urged opposition parties to condemn the violence unequivocally and call for peaceful demonstrations. She called for unanimous condemnation of such acts and warned that people could interpret ambiguity or silence as justification for disorder.

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