US Officer caught on camera laughing about Indian student killed in accident
Washington: A bodycam footage that was released recently showed a Seattle police officer laughing and joking about an Indian-origin woman who was struck and killed by a police patrol car in January this year, reports New York Post.
In the video, the officer Daniel Auderer can be heard discussing the investigation into the accident involving 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was killed on January 23 by his colleague, Officer Kevin Dave.
"she is dead" before bursting out into laughter. Referring to Kandula, Auderer said, "No, it’s a regular person." Towards the end of the clip, he can be heard saying, through bursts of laughter, "Yeah, just write a check. Eleven thousand dollars. She was 26 anyway," misstating the age of the victim. He further said, "She had limited value."
The Seattle police department, which released the video in the interest of transparency said it will not comment on the matter until the Police Accountability Office concludes its investigation into the incident.
Following the release of the video, The Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) on Monday issued a statement calling the conversation between Auderer and his colleague, "heartbreaking and shockingly insensitive."
Kandula, a native of the Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, died after being struck by a Seattle police patrol vehicle in South Lake Union. According to the statement of the Seattle police department, the officer driving the marked patrol SUV was travelling northbound on Dexter Avenue North when responding with Seattle Fire Department to a "priority one call." The vehicle hit the female pedestrian, crossing from east to west in the crosswalk.
Auderer on the call reported the officer was driving his car at 50 MPH and was not ''out of control''. However, the police investigation found that the car was at 74 MPH when it hit Kandula. The cause of death was multiple blunt-force injuries, King County Medical Examiner's Office said.
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Gen Z, Gen Alpha will lead India towards Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India’s younger generations Gen Z and Gen Alpha will play a decisive role in leading the country towards the goal of Viksit Bharat (Developed India), as the government frames policies with a focus on youth empowerment.
According to a report published by NDTV, addressing the Veer Baal Diwas programme at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister said he places immense faith in the competence and confidence of the youth. “This is the generation that will take India forward. I see their ability and self-belief, and that is why I trust them”.
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Quoting the adage, PM Modi explained that even if a child speaks wisely, it should be accepted, meaning that greatness is not defined by age but by deeds and achievements. He underlined that young people can accomplish tasks that inspire others, and many have already demonstrated this.
However, he stressed that these achievements should be seen only as a beginning, as there is much further to go, with dreams to be taken to the skies.
The Prime Minister said today’s youth are fortunate to grow up in an environment that encourages ambition, unlike earlier times when despair discouraged even dreaming. He remarked that today the country seeks out talent, provides platforms, and aligns the strength of 140 crore citizens with their aspirations.
He highlighted that with the success of Digital India, the youth have the power of the internet and resources for learning, with missions like Startup India for those pursuing science, technology, and entrepreneurship, and Khelo India for those advancing in sports. He also referred to his recent participation in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav as an example of expanding platforms for youth development.
Cautioning against the lure of short-term fame, the Prime Minister urged young people to remain focused and principled. He encouraged them to draw inspiration from great personalities and ensure that their personal success contributes to national progress.
Modi further said platforms like Mera Yuva Bharat aim to connect young people, nurture leadership skills, and provide opportunities across sectors. He stressed that youth are central to every major national effort from space, economy and manufacturing to fintech, sports, skill development, and internships.
On the occasion of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on 9th January 2022, the Prime Minister had announced that 26th December would be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas', to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, whose unparalleled sacrifice continues to inspire generations.
