Council postpones India Day in Ireland after 'spate of violent attacks' on its community

Co-chair of the Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla (centre), said making the decision was 'very difficult' and 'emotional', but that the safety and security of the community is more important. Picture: PA

India Day in Ireland has been postponed following a "spate of violent attacks" on members of its community in recent months.

The co-chairman of the Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla, said making the decision was "very difficult" and "emotional", but that the safety and security of the community is more important.