Nigerian Attack Case: FIR filed against 1200 people, 5 arrested

Shobhit Kalra
Published on: 28 March 2017 10:19 PM GMT
Nigerian Attack Case: FIR filed against 1200 people, 5 arrested
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Nigerian Attack Case: FIR filed against 1200 people, 5 arrested

Noida: Uttar Pradesh Police has filed an FIR against 1200 unidentified people and 54 have been named under several sections for rioting in the case related to alleged attack on Nigerians near Pari Chowk area here on Monday.

Five people have been so far arrested in the case. The 10 people named in the FIR have been booked under sections 147, 148, 323, 307 and 364 of the IPC.

What is the case?

Hundreds of local residents on Monday attacked Nigerian students with sticks and metal chairs in 'revenge' for a teenager's death.

Locallites blame that Nigerian students provided drug to the 12 class student Manish Khari, who died of its overdose.

Five Nigerian students were detained over the teenager's death after locals accused them of murder, but they were later released due to a lack of any evidence.

External Affairs Ministry has assured strict action against those involved in the racist attack.

"The government is committed to ensuring safety and security of all foreigners in India. People from Africa, including students and youth, remain our valued partners," said a ministry statement.

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Shobhit Kalra

Shobhit Kalra

Writer has 10 years of experience in digital media. Presently working as Chief Sub Editor at newstrack.com. An avid reader and always willing to learn new things and techniques.

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