French troops kill 2 Indians in Central African Republic

Mangalore Today/ DHNS

Central African Republic, March26, 2013: Two Indians were killed and six others seriously injured on Monday by French troops in the Central African Republic, as the strife-torn country was overrun by a rebel group.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday received a letter from French President Francois Hollande expressing regret for the tragic incident.

 

Two Indian nationals were killed and six others seriously injured by French troops at Bangui Airport in the Central African Republic on Monday morning, the letter said.

 

French troops were guarding the airport, when the incident took place.

While conveying his condolences, Mr. Hollande assured Dr. Singh of his firm determination to investigate the tragic event and assured that the injured were under the care of French medical teams.

Dr. Singh expressed his deep distress at the loss of innocent lives. He has directed that all efforts be made to ensure the safety of approximately 100 Indian nationals in the Central African Republic, mainly in and around Bangui.

The Indian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, who is concurrently accredited to the Central African Republic is making necessary arrangements for the return of the mortal remains of the Indian nationals in accordance with the desires of their next of kin.