A day after the murder of 23-year-old Congolese national MK Olivier in Delhi, a 23-year-old Nigerian student was thrashed by locals now been hit by an iron rod in Hyderabad.
Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj has sought a report from the state government over the incident.
“On reports of a Nigerian student injured in Hyderabad: EAM @SushmaSwaraj has urgently sought report from State Govt, is monitoring the case”, ministry spokesperson Vikas Swaroop tweeted in the morning.
The incident comes days after a 23-year-old Congolese national was beaten to death in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area.