August 22, 2023
1 min read

Indian national fatally shot, another injured in Mexico robbery

Police said there were four bikers on two motocycles, who attacked the Indians and fled the scene….reports Asian Lite News

An Indian national was shot dead and another injured after being ambushed and robbed by a group of bikers in Mexico City.

Confirming the incident, which took place on August 19 in the capital city’s Algarin neighbourhood, the Indian Embassy in Mexico asked authorities to apprehend the culprits at the earliest.

“In an extremely regrettable & heart-wrenching incident,an Indian national living in Mexico has been tragically shot dead,” the Embassy posted on X on Sunday.

“Embassy & @IndianAssoMex are in touch with his family & extending all support. We’re demanding Mexican authorities to apprehend the culprits at the soonest.”

The unknown assailants robbed $10,000 from the Indian nationals, who had exchanged the money at a place near Mexico City International Airport, the El Universal newspaper reported.

Police said there were four bikers on two motocycles, who attacked the Indians and fled the scene.

One of them lost his life due to the shots he received, and another was treated at the scene, without injuries, the report said.

According to the police, the foreigners did not speak Spanish, but they found identification among their belongings.

Posting again on X on Monday, the Indian embassy said it is working with the law enforcement in Mexico to nab the culprits.

“In the extremely regrettable & tragic death of an Indian national shot by unknown assailants in Mexico City, the Embassy is in constant touch with the law enforcement agencies to apprehend the culprits at the soonest & give justice to family of the victim,” it added.

The Indian community in Mexico is small, numbering about 8,000 with about one fifth of them in Mexico City, and the rest spread in Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cuernavaca, Queretaro, Cancun.

The bulk is formed by IT professionals working for IT companies like TCS, Infosys and Wipro.

Others comprise executives of Indian and international companies, academicians, and some businesspersons mostly in pharmaceuticals, textile and garment business.

ALSO READ: South Korea, US, Japan leaders establish strategy to confront North Korea’s threats

Previous Story

Khuon Sudary creates history as Cambodia’s first female president

Next Story

Johannesburg gears up for global leaders’ arrival

Latest from -Top News

Ghana Welcomes PM Modi

Hundreds of people, including locals, started chanting “Modi-Modi”, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” as soon as PM Modi arrived at the hotel….reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi received

Musk Signals Thaw in Trump Rift

Musk credited Trump for resolving major global conflicts, tagging a Truth Social post to back his claim….reports Asian Lite News Tesla CEO and former presidential advisor Elon Musk appeared to signal a

Tibetans Slam China’s ‘Reincarnation Politics’

Sikyong said the Chinese government is systematically working to erase Tibetan identity by targeting its language and religion, core pillars of its cultural heritage….reports Asian Lite News With the Dalai Lama entrusting
Go toTop

Don't Miss

‘India next big destination for chip makers’

During PM Modi’s US visit, partnerships on 35 emerging technologies,

Chautala renews offer to Cong, seeking floor test

However, three Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) MLAs met former CM