External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday assured help to the Sikh boy beaten up in United States. As per reports, 14-year-old Sikh boy was punched and knocked down by his classmate in Washington State. His father termed it as a racial attack and alleged that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent.
"I have received the report from our Consulate in San Francisco. Our consulate is in touch with the community leaders and is also contacting the school authorities. We will provide all help and assistance as per wishes of the family," Swaraj said.
In another incident, the Kenyan Police regretted killing an Indian by mistake during anti-terror operations. Swaraj said that the Kenyan Police have regretted an incident in which a Kenyan national of Indian origin was killed.
"I have received the report from Indian High Commission in Nairobi. The deceased Bunty Shah was a Kenyan national of Indian origin. Kenyan security forces were conducting anti terror operations on the building across Shah's residence…Bunty thought this was an intrusion by armed burglars and fired in the air. The security forces returned the fire resulting in Bunty's death. Kenyan Police have regretted the incident," Swaraj. She added that the Indian High Commission will provide all assistance to the family.
The Minister's response came after she was approached by a people on the Twitter seeking her intervention in the matter.