India, Aug. 12 -- The annual 'India Day' celebrations in Ireland, scheduled to take place on Sunday, were postponed amid the recent spike in violent attacks on Indians in the country.

Prashant Shukla, co-chairman of the Ireland India Council, said on Monday that it was not a "conducive" time to hold the event, which is coinciding with the Indian Independence Day, August 15.

Shukla made the remarks after meeting with Irish deputy prime minister, Tanaiste Simon Harris, to discuss the Indian community's concerns over the violent attacks in recent weeks.

"We discussed a range of issues, particularly safety and security of Indians in Ireland," Shukla told reporters after the meeting.

He added, "We want to make an announcement, as we feel t...