Indian dies in Europe couple stabbing, minister takes action

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India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.- Reuters file photo

India - The minister has also asked the Indian authority in the European country to take care of the couple's children.

By Web Report

Published: Sat 30 Mar 2019, 10:00 AM

Last updated: Sat 30 Mar 2019, 3:40 PM

India's External Affairs Minister has offered immense help and support to the family of the Indian couple who were stabbed near Munich, Germany.

Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant's brother to Germany. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. /1
- Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 30, 2019

According to a tweet on Sushma Swaraj's official account, Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Prashant succumbed to his injuries and passed away, however his wife Smita is in a stable condition now.

I appreciate the good work by @cgmunich. I have asked our mission to take care of their two children. /2
- Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 30, 2019

The external affairs minister has extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims and is also expediting Prashant's brother's travel to Germany.
Sushma Swaraj has also appreciated the work done by the Consulate General of India in Munich, Germany and has asked them to take care of the couple's children.