Seattle mayor apologizes for policeman’s actions after Indian student’s death
Jhanvi Kandula, an Indian student in Seattle, USA, died after being hit by a speeding police car in January. Seattle’s mayor has mourned the death of Jhanvi Kandula after a video of a policeman laughing and making fun of her went viral. Mayor Bruce Harrell has apologized to the Indian community for the insensitive actions of policeman Daniel Orderer. He said that the unfortunate and insensitive comments have united the Indian community. He mourned the student’s death and apologized.
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The police chief assured action
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz also mourned the death of the 23-year-old student. He said that it will be ensured that this does not happen again. We value humanity. Let us tell you that around 20 people representing the Indian community met the mayor and police chief of Seattle on Saturday after an insensitive video of a policeman surfaced after the death of Jhanvi Kandula. During the meeting, the mayor and police chief said Seattle will create an environment where every outsider feels safe and respected.
‘Jhanvi’s death will be investigated impartially’
Let us tell you that the US government has assured India of an immediate and impartial investigation into the death of Janhvi Kandula. After the issue was raised by the Indian Consulate, officials immediately swung into action and spoke of action against those responsible for the death of the Indian student and those who made fun of the video.
The policeman was laughing at Jhanvi’s death
Police officer Daniel Orderer was seen smiling after Jhanvi Kandula was run over by a police car in video footage released in Jhanvi’s death case. He was also saying that there was no need for a criminal investigation against his accomplice, Kevin Dave, who was driving the car. In the video, the policeman is heard saying that she is dead…no she is a normal girl. Yes, just make out a check for eleven thousand dollars. It was the price of a 26-year-old girl. The video footage was released on Monday.
Jhanvi died after being run over by a speeding car
Jhanvi Kandula, an Indian student in Seattle, USA, died after being hit by a speeding police car in January. The incident took place when Jhanvi Kandula was crossing the road. The incident took place in a police car. According to the report, police officer Kevin Dave was driving the car at a speed of 119 km per hour and after the collision, the girl’s body fell more than 100 feet. After the accident, Jhanvi was taken to Harborview Medical Center. Doctors declared him dead.
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