India has known as for immediate motion in opposition to these answerable for Satnam Singh’s loss of life (File)
New Delhi:
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) on Friday condemned the negligence within the therapy of Satnam Singh, an Indian employee who died in north Italy, stating that his employer, answerable for his medical care, has been arrested.
MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal known as for humane therapy of staff, including that every one attainable help was being supplied to the household of Satnam Singh.
“His employer who was supposed to offer him medical care has been arrested and the investigation goes on. We condemn such therapy. We name for the human therapy of staff. We’re offering all attainable help to his household,” stated Jaiswal throughout a weekly briefing.
India has additionally raised this difficulty with Italy and has known as for immediate motion in opposition to these answerable for his demise.
The secretary (Consular Passport and Visa Division and Abroad Indian Affairs) within the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, Muktesh Pardeshi raised the matter with Luigi Maria Vignali, Director Normal for Migratory Insurance policies and Italians Overseas, Italian Minister of International Affairs.
Muktesh Pardeshi additional stated that the Indian Embassy in Italy is in touch with the household of Satnam Singh for consular assist and transportation of physique to India.
“@SecretaryCPVOIA Muktesh Pardeshi conveyed to @LuigiVignali Italian DG our deep concern about loss of life of Satnam Singh & known as for immediate motion in opposition to these accountable. Embassy is in touch with household of Satnam Singh for consular assist &transportation of mortal stays @MEAIndia,” the Indian embassy in Italy posted on X on June 26.
Indian nationwide Satnam Singh misplaced his life after being deserted on the road following an accident, based on the Flai CGIL commerce union.
The accident, which resulted within the severing of his arm, occurred whereas he was working on the farm.
In line with the Flai CGIL commerce union, as an alternative of receiving assist from the employer, “Singh was dumped like a bag of garbage close to his house.”
Earlier final week, the Embassy stated that it’s in touch with native authorities and that efforts are being made to contact the household and supply consular help.
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