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Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula’s death has paved way for protests across Seattle demanding action against the police officers responsible for her death. Over 100 members of the South Asian community held a rally on the site where the accident took place
SEATTLE -- Anger grew Friday over a Seattle police officer's remark that the life of a young woman killed by a speeding patrol car had "limited value." Diplomats from India are asking for an investigation after the death of the Indian graduate student as Seattle residents protested the officer's callous jokes caught on body camera video.
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has spoken out about the tragic death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a police vehicle in Seattle. Chopra emphasized the value of a human life and expressed shock that the incident, which occurred nine months ago, is only now coming to light. Bodycam footage of the incident shows an officer making callous remarks about the collision, leading to outrage among US lawmakers and Indian-Americans.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel and Police Chief Adrian Diaz apologized to the Indian community for the insensitive remarks made by officer Daniel Auderer
Demanding justice for Jaahnavi Kandula, members of the South Asian community here met the Mayor of Seattle and top city officials and also held a rally at the site where the Indian student was struck and killed by a speeding police patrol car.