External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said here on Sunday that the Kenyan police had regretted an incident in which a Kenyan national of Indian origin was killed, and said the Indian High Commission would provide all assistance to the family. She also assured all help to the family of a Sikh boy who was allegedly beaten in Washington State in the U.S.
In a series of tweets, she said, “I have received the report from Indian High Commission in Nairobi. The deceased Bunty Shah was a Kenyan national of Indian origin. Kenyan security forces were conducting anti-terror operations on the building across Shah’s residence.”
Mistaken response
Ms. Swaraj said, “Bunty thought this was an intrusion by armed burglars and fired in the air. The security forces returned the fire resulting in Bunty’s death. Kenyan police have regretted the incident.”
She offered her condolences to the bereaved family.
Ms. Swaraj’s response came after she was approached by a netizen on Twitter seeking her help.
On the U.S. incident, Ms. Swaraj said: “I have received the report from our Consulate in San Francisco. Our consulate is in touch with the community leaders and is also contacting the school authorities. We will provide all help and assistance as per wishes of the family.”
According to news reports, the 14-year-old Sikh boy was punched and knocked down by his classmate and his father alleged that his son was targeted because he was of Indian descent.
