Indian Consul General's family held hostage in South Africa
The family of India's Consul General in South Africa, Shashank Vikram, was attacked by robbers and held hostage at their official residence in Durban. Describing the robbery as a "very rude shock", he said the incident should not have happened. "Ensuring safety of Indian diplomats/officials abroad is a matter of highest priority for us," the Indian External Affairs Ministry said.