Jaahnavi Kandula Death: 'We are here to listen,' Mayor issues apology on Indian student's death in Seattle

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Also Read: Who was Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was killed by US cop in Seattle Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz also extended his condolences for the tragic passing of the 23-year-old individual. "We are here to continue to listen. We had these insensitive comments, we will ensure that it never ever occurs.

We value human life," he said. Approximately 20 individuals, who represented the Indian community in the area, held a meeting with the Seattle Mayor and Police Chief on Saturday. During the meeting, both the mayor and the police chief reaffirmed their dedication to establishing a Seattle where "every neighbour feels safe, heard, and respected." The US government has provided assurance to India of conducting a prompt and impartial investigation into the tragic demise of Jaahnavi Kandula.

Also Read: Jaahnavi Kandula's death: ‘Videos taken out of context’, says Seattle Police Earlier this week, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco has raised concerns over the handling of an Indian-origin woman, Jaahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a police vehicle, and has also demanded a thorough investigation and action against those involved. In the video, Officer Daniel Auderer can be heard laughing about the fatal accident and even stated that there was no necessity for a criminal inquiry into his colleague Kevin Dave, who was operating the vehicle. "But she is dead...No, it's a regular person.

Yeah, just write a cheque," he is heard, before laughing again. “Eleven thousand dollars. She was 26, anyway.