Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraledharan received the family of Albert Augestine, an Indian who died in the ongoing violence in Sudan. His family reached Jeddah onboard an IAF C130J aircraft.

"Received family of Albert Augestine, an Indian who died in Sudan at Jeddah by IAF C130 J aircraft. Arranged tickets immediately for the family to reach Kochi. Assured of all possible assistance to the family," MoS MEA V Muraleedharan tweeted. On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had expressed grief over the death of Albert Augestine, who worked in a Dal Group Company in Sudan's Khartoum. He died after being hit by a stray bullet.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Deeply grieved to learn about the death of an Indian national in Khartoum. The Embassy is making all efforts to extend fullest assistance to the family. The situation in Khartoum remains one of great concern. We will continue to monitor developments."