Two Telangana Men Killed, One Injured In Dubai Bakery Attack By Pakistani National; Families Seek Govt Support
Two men from Telangana lost their lives, and another was injured, in a violent incident at a bakery in Dubai allegedly carried out by a Pakistani national who was reportedly shouting religious slogans during the attack, according to the victims' relatives.
On April 11, Ashtapu Premsagar (35) from Soan village in Nirmal district, was reportedly killed with a sword while at work. Speaking to the media, Premsagar’s uncle, A Poshetty, said Premsagar had been working at the Dubai-based bakery for around five to six years and last visited his family two years ago. He is survived by his wife and two children, as per a report on PTI.
The family, unaware of the tragedy until recently, has appealed to the Indian government to help repatriate his body and provide financial support due to their difficult economic circumstances.
Minister Kishan Reddy Assures Full Support
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy confirmed the identity of the second victim as Srinivas from Nizamabad district. He also revealed that a third man, Sagar, was injured in the attack and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Dubai. His wife, Bhavani, shared the update with reporters in Nizamabad.
Expressing his condolences, Reddy said he had spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who assured prompt assistance in bringing the mortal remains of the victims back to India.
"Deeply shocked by the brutal killing of two Telugu youth from Telangana in Dubai, Ashtapu Premsagar from Nirmal district and Srinivas from Nizamabad district. Spoke to Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ji on the matter and he has assured full support to the bereaved families, and the urgent repatriation of the mortal remains," Reddy said in a post on X.
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