US says it is 'deeply disturbed' over Indian student's stabbing attack
The US has said it was "deeply disturbed" over the stabbing attack on a 24-year-old Computer Science Student, P Varun Raj, at a gym in Indiana state on October 29.
The US has said it was "deeply disturbed" over the incident where a 24-year-old Indian student was stabbed at a gym in Indiana state and is currently in a critical condition, news agency ANI reported.
P Varun Raj, a Computer Science student, was stabbed with a knife in the temple by the assailant, Jordan Andrade, 24, at the gym on October 29. The motive of the attack was being investigated by authorities.
A spokesperson for the State Department said the US wished a speedy recovery to Varun Raj.
"We are deeply disturbed by reports of a brutal attack against Indian graduate student Varun Raj Pucha. We wish him a full recovery from his injuries. We defer to local law enforcement for any questions about this ongoing case," the State Department spokesperson told ANI.
Following the stabbing, Andrade, the attacker, was arrested and is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and attempted murder.
Varun Raj has been transferred to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne because of the serious nature of the injuries.
"After three days of treatment, Varun continues to be on life support and has severe neurological impairment. He is likely to sustain permanent disability and have partial, if not complete, vision loss and left-side weakness," sources told news agency PTI.