Source: Original Story By IndiaNews
An Indian identified as Prashant Basarur died after he was stabbed multiple times near Munich. His wife Smita Basarur is said to be stable.
The incident reportedly took place when a man, said to be a 33-year-old migrant from New Guinea, attacked and stabbed the couple several times. The motive behind the attack is not yet clear.
Tweeting about it, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj wrote, “Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant’s brother to Germany. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”
Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant’s brother to Germany. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. /1
— Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 30, 2021
I appreciate the good work by @cgmunich. I have asked our mission to take care of their two children. /2
— Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 30, 2021
Tweeting her appreciation for the Consulate General of India in Munich, Swaraj said that she had asked the mission to take care of the Basarur’s children.
According to a report in BR24, the injured couple were taken to a hospital after residents around the area alerted the emergency services.
The police have arrested the assailant and have also secured the weapon – a kitchen knife – that he had used to stab the couple with.
The police are investigating the case.
First Published:
Mar 30, 2021 11:23 IST
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