On Monday,India guaranteed the family of the Congolese national, who was killed in a brawl on May 20, of a speedy trial in the case and prosecution of all those conscientious for the offense as per law.

This was conveyed by a senior official of External Affairs Ministry (MEA) who met the family members of Masonda Ketada Oliver at the airport on their entrance.

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, “He also informed them that the government of India will bear all expenses related to dispatch of mortal remains of Oliver”

He said, “The family members thanked the Indian government for its assistance.”

Congolese national Oliver, who was a French teacher at a confidential institute, was flattened to death in Vasant Kunj area of South Delhi following a brawl over hiring of an autorickshaw.

Envoys of African countries had expressed shock and outrage over the killing following which India assured them of safety of African nationals.