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Just days ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 3-day U.S. visit, a member of the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, was found dead.
The member was found dead inside the premises on September 18, reports said. Local police and the Secret Service are probing the incident.
The Embassy said that they are in touch with relevant agencies and members of the family to ensure the swift transfer of mortal remains to India.
“With deep regret, we wish to confirm that a member of the Embassy of India passed away in the evening of 18th September 2024,” the Indian Embassy in U.S. stated.
“We are in touch with all relevant agencies and members of the family to ensure the swift transfer of the mortal remains to India,” it added.
The Indian Embassy further said that additional details regarding the deceased have not been released out of concern for the family’s privacy.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief,” it added.
