Congolese youth murder: Govt. reaches out to African countries

In wake of the brutal murder of a Congolese youth in South Delhi's Vasant Kunj on May 20, the government has decided that Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retd.) VK Singh would be meeting the African Heads of Missions every three months.

According to sources, General (Retd.) Singh, who met the Dean and a few representatives of African HOMs yesterday, strongly condemned the murder of the African student and assured them strongest legal action would be taken against the accused.

Sources also said that both Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma are pursuing the matter.

It has also been decided that the Minister of State for External Affairs will also do an outreach event with the African students along with concerned Embassies to reassure them of safety.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had earlier said that has asked her colleague in the MEA to meet the heads of missions of African countries in the national capital and assure them of the government's commitment to safety and security of African nationals in India.

Earlier on May 21, the Delhi Police detained one person in connection with the murder case.

23-year-old Oliva was on his was home when he got into an argument with three to four persons. The argument later led to a fight after which the African youth was chased and beaten with sticks and stones.

He was then rushed to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

The police have launched a probe into the matter and are trying to ascertain whether the attack was racially motivated, a fight turning ugly, a robbery attempt or a case of personal enmity.

The cops are also looking for any CCTV footage that might have recorded this brutal act.