India, Dec. 28 -- Amid Donald Trump's exorbitant $100,000 visa fee for H-1B applicants and several strict measures against immigration, Indians residing in the United States have encountered surge in online threats, prompting an advocacy group to contact the FBI on Friday.

The Indian American Advocacy Council (IACC) has expressed significant apprehensions regarding online content aimed at the community. It has requested action from law enforcement authorities and cautioned that these messages could escalate into actual violence if not addressed.

Given that Indians account for more than 70% of these work visas, there has been a discernible rise in racist postings and hate speech on social media in recent weeks. Many users have asked Indi...