Sudan clashes | Indian national hit by a stray bullet dies in Khartoum

Albert Augestine, an Indian national working in a Dal Group Company in Sudan died in Khartoum after being hit by a stray bullet in the violence-hit Sudanese capital city

An Indian national died in Khartoum after being hit by a stray bullet in the violence-hit Sudanese capital city.

The Indian embassy in Khartoum said the deceased, Albert Augestine, was working in a Dal Group Company in Sudan.

"It has been reported that Mr Albert Augestine, an Indian National working in a Dal Group Company in Sudan who got hit by a stray bullet yesterday succumbed to his injuries," it tweeted.

The embassy said it is in touch with his family.

Reacting to the news, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed grief over Augestine’s death and said: “The situation in Khartoum remains one of great concern. We will continue to monitor developments.”

This comes a day after the Embassy of India in Sudan had urged all Indian nationals to stay indoors in view of the clashes. “All Indians are advised to take utmost precautions, stay indoors, and stop venturing outside with immediate effect. Please also stay calm and wait for updates,” a message put out by the Embassy of India in Khartoum has said. 

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