The 23-year-old was flung 100 toes after the police automobile hit her at practically 120 kmph. (File)

New Delhi:

India has sought a evaluate of the US court docket judgment that dropped felony costs towards a Seattle police officer who killed 23-year-old Indian pupil Jaahnavi Kandula. The prosecutor stated she couldn’t pursue felony costs towards the officer as a result of “lack of sufficient evidence”.

Jaahnavi, a Master’s pupil from Andhra Pradesh, was hit by Seattle police officer Kevin Dave’s dashing automobile on January 23 final 12 months whereas he was responding to a drug overdose name. The 23-year-old was flung 100 toes after the police automobile hit her at practically 120 kmph.

Bodycam footage confirmed Officer Dave‘s colleague Daniel Auderer laughing concerning the lethal crash, assuring him that he will not be prosecuted for the loss of life as Jaahnavi was “26 anyway” and “had limited value”.

The Indian embassy stated its working to make sure justice to her household and is now ready for Seattle police to finish its investigation.

On the just lately launched investigation report of the King County Prosecution Attorney on the unlucky loss of life of Jaahnavi Kandula, Consulate has been in common contact with the designated household representatives and can proceed to increase all doable assist in guaranteeing justice…

— India In Seattle (@IndiainSeattle) February 23, 2024

“On the recently released investigation report of the King County Prosecution Attorney on the unfortunate death of Jaahnavi Kandula, Consulate has been in regular touch with the designated family representatives and will continue to extend all possible support in ensuring justice for Jaahnavi and her family. We have also raised the matter strongly with local authorities, including Seattle Police for appropriate redress. The case has now been referred to Seattle City Attorney’s office for review. We await completion of Seattle Police’s administrative investigation and will continue to monitor progress on the case,” the embassy stated in a press release.

On Friday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, whereas expressing concern about Officer Auderer’s “appalling and deeply troubling” feedback, stated they don’t alter the authorized evaluation of Officer Dave’s conduct. Prosecutors stated that they didn’t have “sufficient evidence” to show Officer Dave confirmed a “conscious disregard for others’ safety.”