Violence in Kyrgyzstan: Why Pakistani students are being targeted in Bishkek? Watch Full Report

Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, has been on the boil over the last couple of days, with violent mobs targeting hostels housing students from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Three Pakistani students have been reportedly killed in the violence, prompting Islamabad and New Delhi to issue advisories for its nationals in Kyrgyzstan. Local reports said the violence erupted following a brawl at a hostel between locals and foreign students, including Pakistanis and Egyptians. A video of the fight, which allegedly happened on May 13, went viral on social media and the violence spilt onto the streets of Bishkek. Locals started gathering on the streets on Friday in protest over alleged lenient treatment of foreigners involved in the fight, according to a report. However, police said three foreigners were detained on suspicion of hooliganism.