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Sushma Swaraj assures impartial probe and arrest of attackers on African students

by IBNS 30 Mar 2017, 12:38 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday assured the Rajya Sabha that an impartial investigation will take place and proper action will be taken against those who had attacked African students in Greater Noida on Monday last.

"The moment I got information about the attack, I immediately sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh Government. I also talked to Chief Minister Aditya Nath Yogi and asked him for  an impartial investigation," she said.

Swaraj said UP CM Yogi  Aditya Nath has assured  her of an impartial probe into the incident in which  four Nigerian students were attacked by a violent mob in Greater Noida. 

The mob was out on the street to protest against the death of a local teenager due to suspected drug overdose.

The mob alleged that the Africans residing in the area had an influence on the boy in taking to drugs.

Swaraj said she won't say anything more on the matter till the probe is complete.

On Wednesday, Nigeria summoned the Indian envoy and asked the Indian Government to ensure  immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the  attack on Nigerian students. 

According to a report by  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olushola Enikanolaiye, made the call in Abuja at a meeting on the issue with the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Nagabushana Reddy.