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Police Officer’s Joking Remarks About Indian Student’s Death Prompts Indian Government’s Demand for Thorough Probe

A body-worn camera recording of a Seattle police officer joking about the death of a 23-year-old Indian student who was struck by a speeding police patrol car in January has prompted the Indian government to demand a thorough investigation and action against those responsible.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday expressed its “deep shock and outrage” at the officer’s behavior and called for a “thorough and impartial investigation” into the incident.

“The behavior of the police officer in question is totally unacceptable and shows a complete lack of respect for the victim and her family,” the MEA said in a statement. “We demand a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident and that the guilty be brought to justice.”

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has said that it is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. The department has also said that it will cooperate with any investigation by the Indian government.

The death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old student at Northeastern University in Seattle, is a tragedy. She was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave on January 23 as she was crossing the street. Dave was responding to a report of an overdose at the time and was driving 74 mph (more than 119 kmph).

The body-worn camera footage, released by the SPD on Monday, shows Officer Daniel Auderer laughing about the deadly crash and dismissing any implication that Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

The MEA’s statement said that the Indian government expects the SPD to “take this matter seriously and ensure that justice is served.”

The incident has also drawn attention to the issue of police accountability in the United States. There have been a number of high-profile cases in recent years in which police officers have been filmed joking or laughing about the deaths of people they have killed. These incidents have raised questions about the culture of impunity that exists within some police departments.

The Indian government’s demand for a thorough investigation into the death of Jaahnavi Kandula is a welcome step. It is important that the facts of this case are fully investigated and that those responsible are held accountable.

The incident also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in police departments across the United States. Body-worn cameras can be a valuable tool for ensuring that police officers are held accountable for their actions. However, it is important that these cameras are used effectively and that the footage is made available to the public when necessary.

The Indian government’s demand for a thorough investigation into the death of Jaahnavi Kandula is a reminder that the issue of police accountability is a global one. It is important that all countries take steps to ensure that their police forces are held accountable for their actions.