The Indian High Commission here on Thursday promised “all possible assistance” to the family of the murdered university student Anuj Bedve, including help in repatriating his body to India.
Senior officials were in touch with the Greater Manchester Police and the bereaved family members in Pune.
“Our shock and concern at the horrific incident has been conveyed to the authorities investigating the case along with the strong expectation that the perpetrators of the ghastly crime would be brought to justice at the earliest. The concerned authorities have also been suitably sensitized about the family's wish to have the dead body repatriated to India at the earliest. The authorities have assured us of their fullest cooperation,” a statement from India House said.
Pointing out that in cases of this nature, a second inquest may be necessary, it said: “The High Commission of India hopes that this process will be completed at the earliest, so that the body could be released and repatriated to India in consonance with the request of the bereaved family.”
Police said they were working closely with India House to arrange for Anuj's family to come to Britain to take his body to India.
