The Governor of the American state of Alabama has apologised for the brutal police assault on a 57-year-old Indian and ordered a fresh probe after India conveyed its strong concern over the incident to him.
The apology by Governor Robert Bentley came after India's Consul General in Atlanta Ajit Kumar met him and conveyed deep concern of the people and Government of India over the "illegal and excessive use of force" against Sureshbhai Patel that left him partially paralysed.
"Please accept our sincere apology for this tragic incident to your government, Patel, and the citizens of India who reside and work in our state," Governor Bentley said in a letter to Mr Kumar after the meeting.
A day before, Patel had arrived in the US to assist his son and daughter-in-law in caring for their 17-month-old child, who was developmentally delayed after a premature birth.
"I deeply regret the unfortunate use of excessive force by the Madison Police Department on Sureshbhai Patel and for the injuries sustained by Patel. I sincerely hope that Patel continues to improve and that he will regain the full use of his legs," the Alabama governor said in the letter.
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