the murder of Indian student Jhanvi Kandula, 23-year-old Jhanvi Kandula (from Hyderabad) was hit by American officer Dave while crossing the street in Seattle. On Wednesday the court refused to proceed with the case. According to sources, no evidence found in the murder of Indian student Jhanvi Kandula hence, the Case will not be filed against American police officer. Jhanvi Kandula was a graduate student at North-eastern University at the Seattle campus. The university said that that they would award her degree posthumously and present it to her family.
There will be no case against the police officer accused in the murder of Indian student Jhanvi Kandula in America. According to the American prosecutor, no concrete evidence could be found against the police officer. The court has not considered the viral video of the body footage camera as evidence, hence the case will not be filed against the police officer. On Wednesday, the King County Prosecutor’s Office said they will not move forward with criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, Fox-13 reports.
“Kandula’s death is heartbreaking and has impacted the lives of people in King County and around the world,” the King County Prosecuting Attorney said in a statement released Wednesday.
On January 23, 2023, Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, who was going on an emergency call, hit an Indian student crossing the road. During this, 23 year old Indian student Jhanvi Kandula fell 100 feet away. According to the report, Kevin Dave was driving his van at 119 kilometers per hour during the road accident. He was going on an emergency call regarding drug overdose.
As per local media reports, speed was the cause of the collision. Dave was responding to a “priority one” call at the request of the Seattle Fire Department, according to the Seattle Police Department.
The officer did not have his siren activated continuously. Instead, the officer “chirped” his siren at the intersection. He did have his emergency lights on, according to a previous statement from the police department.
in the murder of Indian student Jhanvi KandulaCase will not be filed against American police officer: Demand for investigation into Jhanvi Kandula’s death
In the bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, a police officer is seen saying that there is no point in investigating and filing a case against Kevin Dave in this accident. After this there were many demonstrations in Seattle. King County Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Manion said it is not appropriate to declare a criminal case beyond a reasonable doubt. He has demanded an investigation into this. He said it is the responsibility of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to investigate all available evidence related to Jahnvi Kandula’s death.
🚨 US Cop who struck and killed Indian student Jahnavi Kandula hailing from Andhra won’t face criminal charges due to ‘lack of evidence’.
This is disturbing from Seattle police department. @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/WEiOjnfN0H
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According to reports, police officer Daniel Auderer’s, who laughed after the body cam video that started the uproar in Seattle, has been suspended, after that he was transferred to different place. Police officials considered laughing at the death of an Indian student to be insensitive, and action was taken against them. He actually said “she was 26 anyway, had limited value”. He also mocked the death of a young girl by saying that “lets prepare the cheque of 11000 American Dollars”
Let us tell you that after the video of the policeman laughing and making fun of Jhanvi Kandula went viral, the Mayor of Seattle also expressed his grief over the death of the Indian student. Mayor Bruce Harrell apologized to the Indian community for Daniel Auderer’s insensitive actions, saying that the Indian community has come together because of his unfortunate and insensitive comments. He said that it is being ensured that his apology reaches the Indian community. He also expressed condolences on the death of the student.