Reacting to the unlucky deaths of 5 Indian college students in america, the Exterior Affairs Ministry on Thursday mentioned that there was “no foul play or interconnectedness” within the incidents, information company ANI reported.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, throughout a weekly media briefing, mentioned among the many 5 deceased solely two college students have been Indian nationals and the remaining three people have been US nationals of Indian origin.
“There are 5 Indian college students who’ve died that additionally contains college students from the diaspora. These 5 deaths… Of those 5 deaths, two persons are Indian nationals and the remaining three are of Indian origin. They’re US nationals,” ANI quoted Jaiswal as saying.
The MEA spokesperson mentioned January 29 Vivek Saini brutal homicide case (Lithonia, Georgia) the offender has been arrested and the native authorities are investigating the matter.
“The offender has been arrested and the native authorities are investigating the matter and taking it ahead.”
Within the second case of an Indian scholar on the College of Cincinnati, the preliminary report suggests no foul play, though the medical report is awaited, the MEA spokesperson mentioned.
“The second case of an Indian scholar in the College of Cincinnati. He handed away additionally. There isn’t a foul play. That is what the preliminary report says. No foul play in that individual case as nicely. However we await the medical report,” Jaiswal added.
Jaiswal emphasised that the Indian authorities is actively engaged with native authorities, consulates, and missions to help the affected households.
“The opposite three deaths which have occurred are these of individuals of Indian origin who’re US nationals. We’re in contact with native authorities there within the instances of Indian nationals. As additionally our consulate and our mission they’re in contact with members of the family. They’re additionally in contact with the scholars,” Jaiswal mentioned.
Reiterating MEA’s dedication to aiding Indian nationals overseas, the MEA spokesperson mentioned the Indian consulate in Chicago is in shut contact with Hyderabad resident Mazir Ali and his household who was lately attacked within the metropolis.
“The Indian consulate in Chicago is in contact with each the household as additionally Ali, he is a scholar there. We are attempting to see how greatest to assist him with medical help. Additionally to make sure his well-being. I perceive that the native police have registered a case and the consulate is there to offer all attainable help,” Jaiswal mentioned.
Ali, a scholar, was attacked by 4 robbers, prompting his spouse to hunt an expedited emergency visa. The MEA is actively working to offer medical help and help to Ali, who’s now beneath the care of native authorities.
The MEA spokesperson mentioned there is no such thing as a proof of any interconnectedness among the many tragic occasions involving Indian college students and people of Indian origin in america.
“You’ll come to know extra when the time comes, however my request to you is that you could see that there is no such thing as a interconnectedness on this, they don’t seem to be associated,” he added.
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