Two Indian nationals from Telangana were brutally killed and a third injured in an attack allegedly carried out by a Pakistani national shouting religious slogans at a bakery in Dubai, according to the victims’ families.
The incident occurred on April 11 at Modern Bakery LLC in Dubai. One of the victims, Ashtapu Premsagar (35), hailed from Soan village in Nirmal district. He had been working at the bakery for the past five years and last visited his family two years ago. Premsagar is survived by his wife and two children. His family has appealed to the Indian government for urgent assistance in bringing his mortal remains home.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy confirmed the identity of the second deceased as Srinivas from Nizamabad district. A third individual, Sagar, was injured in the attack and is currently hospitalized, according to his wife.
Expressing deep grief, Reddy took to social media platform X to announce that he had spoken with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who assured full support to the bereaved families and the prompt repatriation of the victims’ remains.
“Deeply shocked by the brutal killing of two Telugu youth from Telangana in Dubai, Ashtapu Premsagar and Srinivas. 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 posted.
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar also expressed condolences, confirming that both MEA and Union Home Ministry officials are closely monitoring the situation. He urged the Dubai police, through the Indian consulate, to expedite the investigation and legal process.
“We are extending all necessary support for the early repatriation of the victims and stand firmly with their families in this hour of grief,” Kumar added.
The Ministry of External Affairs has assured that it is working to secure swift justice and repatriation of the bodies while offering all necessary diplomatic and legal assistance through the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
