Centre must ensure safety of Indians abroad: Kejriwal on man's

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today expressed grief over the burning to death of Indian-origin "AAP volunteer" Manmeet Alisher in Australia's Brisbane and said the Centre must ensure safety of Indians abroad.

"AAP volunteer Manmeet Alisher death is v unfortunate. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Indian Govt must ensure safety of Indians abroad (sic)," Kejriwal tweeted.

In a horrific incident, 29-year-old bus driver Alisher was yesterday burned to death when a man poured some flammable liquid on him in front of several shocked passengers in Brisbane city.

Alisher, a well-known singer in the Punjabi community, was driving a Brisbane City Council bus when he was targeted by the man who threw an "incendiary device" at him which sparked a fire.
 

He died on the spot while several passengers on board the bus at the time managed to escape through the rear door.