MEA condoles death of Indian national in Bahrain

March 18th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI  

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Terming the death of an Indian national in Bahrain as unfortunate, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday expressed its condolences to members of his bereaved family.

“In a unfortunate incident on 16th late evening, Mr. Stephen Abraham, an Indian national, working with Al Moyad Construction Company in Bahrain, was caught in a cross fire while being outdoors, and succumbed to his injuries,” the MEA Official spokesperson said.

“The Embassy of India in Bahrain immediately got in touch with the local authorities who are extending all cooperation. We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family,” he added in response to a question, regarding a media report about the death of an Indian national in Bahrain.

According to reports, Stephen Abraham (40), an ex-service man, was standing on the terrace of a building in Manama when Bahraini security personnel fired at him during an air surveillance of pro-reform protesters, who gathered on the streets on Wednesday evening. (ANI)

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