Sushma Swaraj seeks report from UP govt on arrest of African nationals

5 Nigerian students were arrested for their role in the death of the class 12th student

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 28 2017 | 8:21 AM IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday sought information from the Uttar Pradesh government over the arrest of some African nationals for their alleged role in the death of a class 12th student in Noida.

"I have asked for a report from Government of Uttar Pradesh about the reported attack on African students in Noida," she said in a tweet.

According to media reports, five Nigerian students were picked by the police for their role in the death of the class 12th student reportedly due to drug overdose on March 25.
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First Published: Mar 28 2017 | 8:05 AM IST

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