Indian woman death: Govt summons Irish envoy

M Ganapathi of the external affairs ministry summoned the Irish ambassador Feilim McLaughlin on Friday and expressed "India's concern and angst about the untimely and tragic death of Savita Halappanavar" who was denied an abortion. HT reports.

M Ganapathi of the external affairs ministry summoned the Irish ambassador Feilim McLaughlin on Friday and expressed "India's concern and angst about the untimely and tragic death of Savita Halappanavar" who was denied an abortion.

While McLaughlin said Ireland would provide the fullest cooperation in follow-up inquiries into the circumstances of Savita's death, Ganapathi said the inquiry instituted should be independent.

Ganapathi was also assured that the Indian ambassador in Dublin would be kept abreast of the progress made and outcome of the case. McLaughlin added that the process of framing the terms of reference of the inquiry was ongoing and would be released shortly.

Savita Halappanavar is seen in an undated family photo in Galway, Ireland. Reuters/Irish Times/HO