India Condemns Negligence in Treatment of Worker Satnam Singh in Italy
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India condemned the negligence in the treatment of Satnam Singh, an Indian worker who died in Italy. His employer, responsible for his medical care, has been arrested.
Call for Humane Treatment
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called for humane treatment of workers and assured all possible assistance to Singh’s family. ‘His employer who was supposed to provide him medical care has been arrested and the investigation goes on. We condemn such treatment. We call for the humane treatment of workers. We are providing all possible assistance to his family,’ said Jaiswal during a weekly briefing.
India Raises Issue with Italy
India has raised the issue with Italy, seeking prompt action against those responsible for Singh’s demise. Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary of the Consular Passport and Visa Division and Overseas Indian Affairs, discussed the matter with Luigi Maria Vignali, Director General for Migratory Policies and Italians Abroad, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Consular Assistance
The Indian Embassy in Italy is in contact with Singh’s family for consular help and transportation of his remains. ‘@SecretaryCPVOIA Muktesh Pardeshi conveyed to @LuigiVignali Italian DG our deep concern about the death of Satnam Singh & called for prompt action against those responsible. Embassy is in contact with the family of Satnam Singh for consular help & transportation of mortal remains @MEAIndia,’ the Indian embassy in Italy posted on X on June 26.
Incident Details
Satnam Singh lost his life after being abandoned on the street following an accident, according to the Flai CGIL trade union. The accident, which resulted in the severing of his arm, happened while he was working at the farm. Instead of receiving help from the employer, ‘Singh was dumped like a bag of rubbish near his home,’ stated the trade union.
Earlier last week, the Embassy said that it is in contact with local authorities and that efforts are being made to contact the family and provide consular assistance.