Embassy officials have rushed to Kansas: Sushma

February 24, 2017 10:01

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has mourned the killing of an Indian engineer at a bar in Kansas, US in an apparent hate crime.

On Twitter, Sushma wrote, "I am shocked at the shooting incident in Kansas in which Srinivas Kuchibhotla has been killed. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family."

"I have spoken to Indian Ambassador in US Navtej Sarna. He informed me that two Indian Embassy officials have rushed to Kansas.

"Indian Ambassador has also informed me that Alok Madasani who was injured in the incident has been discharged from the hospital.

"We will provide all help and assistance to the bereaved family.

" I have spoken to the father and Mr KK Shastri brother of Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Hyderabad and conveyed my condolences to the family. I have assured all help and assistance to the family."

Consul RD Joshi and VC H. Singh rushing to Kansas to assist shooting victim.

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