Hyderabad– Two men from Telangana were murdered by a Pakistani co-worker in Dubai last week, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar confirmed on Tuesday.
The victims, identified as Ashtapu Prem Sagar and Srinivas, were attacked during working hours on April 11 at Modern Bakery LLC in Dubai.
Expressing his condolences in a post on X, Bandi Sanjay said he had spoken to officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and that the Ministry of Home Affairs remained in close contact with them. He also spoke with Prem Sagar’s brother, Ashtapu Sandeep, assuring him of full support as the family awaits the repatriation of the remains.
“Grateful to the Ministry of External Affairs for their swift response and for pursuing the matter with urgency. We are extending all necessary support for the early repatriation of the victims and stand firmly with their families in this hour of grief,” the minister said.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy also expressed his shock over the killings, identifying the victims as residents of Nirmal and Nizamabad districts in Telangana. Reddy said he had spoken with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who pledged full assistance to the victims’ families and committed to the urgent return of their remains.
“The MEA will also work towards ensuring the delivery of speedy justice in the matter. I thank Shri Jaishankar ji for his support and assistance,” Reddy added.
According to reports, two others were injured in the incident. The attack is believed to have been motivated by workplace stress and underlying communal tensions. Authorities in Dubai, with the involvement of the Indian Consulate, are working to expedite the investigation and repatriation process. (Source: IANS)
