Sushma Swaraj Says Four People of Indian-Origin Killed in US, Rules Out Hate Crime
The identities of the deceased and other details were not immediately known.
New Delhi, April 30: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she has received a report about the killing of four persons in Cincinnati city of the United States. One of the victims was Indian national, while three were of Indian-origin, said Swaraj. The minister, however, ruled out the hate crime angle, adding that further investigation was underway.
"Indian Ambassador in United States @IndianEmbassyUS has informed me about the killing of four persons in Cincinnati on Sunday evening. One of them was an Indian national on a visit to US while others were persons of Indian origin (sic)," Swaraj said in a tweet. The identities of the deceased and other details were not immediately known. Sushma Swaraj Tweets 'Hum Hain Na' to Man Stranded in Saudi Arabia, Wins Hearts Again.
Sushma Swaraj's tweets:
"The matter is under investigation by the Police but it is not a hate crime. Our Consul General in New York is coordinating with the concerned authorities and will keep me informed me on this (sic)," the minister added. Further details about the killings are awaited.
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