New Delhi:
A 26-year-old Indian national has been shot dead in Washington State, US. The victim, identified as Vikram Jaryal, had reached US only 25 days ago. The External Affairs Minister has revealed that attack was most likely an act of robbery.
EAM Sushma Swaraj revealed on Twitter that Jaryal went to US to work at a gas station of a family friend.
"I have received a report on the shootout incident resulting in the tragic death of Indian national Vikram Jaryal in Washington State USA. The victim was only 26 years old and had reached US only 25 days back. He was working at the gas station of a family friend," Swaraj tweeted.
This shootout happened in close proximity with a series of hate crimes against Indians in the United States.
Punjab: Family of Vikram Jaryal mourns his death in his hometown Hoshiarpur. Jariyal was shot dead in USA's Washington State. pic.twitter.com/iisJoNoIlp
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 8, 2017
I have received a report on the shootout incident resulting in the tragic death of Indian national Vikram Jaryal in Washington State USA./1
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
The victim was only 26 years old and had reached US only 25 days back. He was working at the gas station of a family friend. /2
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
Our consulate in San Francisco is helping the family and following this up with the Police authorities. /5
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
We are coordinating with the investigative agencies. They have got the CCTV footage and are in the process of apprehending the culprits. /4
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
On 6 April two miscreants entered the shop at 1.30 am. They snatched cash from victim and shot on his chest. This resulted in his death. /3
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017
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