7.8 C
New York
Saturday, March 15, 2025
HomeNewsIndian Consul General's family robbed in South Africa

Indian Consul General’s family robbed in South Africa

Date:

Related stories

Trump admits his promise to end Ukraine war in 24 hours was ‘sarcastic’

US President Donald Trump has clarified that his repeated...

Trump calls US economy in ‘transition’ amid escalating trade war with China

US President Donald Trump has described the current state...

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India moves forward as US Supreme Court rejects plea

Pakistani-Canadian doctor Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of involvement in...

The family of India’s Consul General in Durban was attacked by robbers and briefly held hostage at their official residence there, prompting India to raise the issue with South African authorities.
The family of Consul General Shashank Vikram, including his five-year old son, domestic staff and a visiting teacher were reportedly held up during the armed intrusion at their residence on Innes Road, yesterday.”We have taken up the matter with the relevant authorities, and investigations are currently ongoing. We expect that the intruders will be arrested soon,” ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
He said that ensuring the safety and security of Indian diplomats and officials posted abroad, along with their families, is a matter of highest priority for the Indian government. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has spoken to the Consul General and inquired about the well being of his family, Kumar said.
The robbers reportedly gained entry by derailing the entrance gate, a strategy used often in a spate of brazen robberies recently in affluent suburbs north of Durban, the Independent Online reported. “They (Vikram’s family) are OK but they were obviously traumatised,” consul S K Pandey was quoted as saying. Nobody suffered physical harm, he said, adding that they planned to attend counselling. He said a domestic worker’s cellphone, which was also robbed, could provide clues to the incident.

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here