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Indian Resident in Dublin Shares Video of Racist Harassment, Files Police Complaint

The recording, filmed outside her gym, has intensified discussion about racism in Ireland.

Overview

  • Swati Verma posted footage of an Irish woman telling her to “go back to India” and questioning her right to live in the country.
  • The confrontation occurred around 9 pm outside her Dublin gym, and the woman wore a badge marked Dublin City University, according to Verma.
  • Verma said she remained calm, recorded voice notes to her partner during the incident, and later reported the case to An Garda Síochána.
  • In the clip, the woman accuses her of paying landlords and asks about a work visa, and Verma responds that she pays taxes and contributes to the economy.
  • The video drew wide condemnation online, and the coverage reported no public update from police or from DCU.