New Delhi, July 24 -- An Indian techie who had only recently moved to Ireland was brutally attacked and partially stripped in what is being widely condemned as a suspected racist assault. The incident took place in Tallaght, a suburb of Dublin, and has sparked outrage both online and within diplomatic circles.

The victim, who had arrived in Ireland just three weeks ago to work for Amazon, was allegedly beaten by a group of youths on Parkhill Road while he was walking to a temple to pray. He suffered severe injuries to his face, arms, and legs and is currently undergoing treatment at Tallaght University Hospital.

Jennifer Murray, a resident who rescued the injured man, said she found him bleeding profusely and standing in a state of shoc...