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Police Chief Regrets Father Learning of Son's Murder on Facebook

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A police chief has expressed regret that the father of an Indian student, Anuj Bidve, learned about his murder on Boxing Day through a Facebook post rather than being informed by official authorities. Anuj, 23, was shot in the head in Ordsall, Salford, on 26 December, and the murder is being treated as a hate crime. The victim's father, Subhash Bidve, stated that he was not contacted by the UK government or consulate, despite the police confiscating his son's phone and having access to his family's contact information.

Key Takeaways:

  • The murder of Anuj Bidve, a 23-year-old Indian student, is being treated as a hate crime by detectives from Greater Manchester police.
  • The victim's father, Subhash Bidve, learned about the murder through a Facebook post rather than being informed by official authorities.
  • Subhash Bidve expressed his disappointment and frustration that he was not contacted by the UK government or consulate, despite the police having access to his family's contact information.
  • Assistant Chief Constable Dawn Copley acknowledged that the news of Anuj Bidve's murder should not have been delivered through social media, and understanding how devastating this must be for the family.
  • A 16-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys arrested over the murder have been released on bail pending further inquiries, while two men, aged 19 and 20, remain in custody.
  • Police have offered a £50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder.
  • Subhash Bidve has called for the UK authorities to speed up the process of returning his son's body to India.
  • Police are working with the Indian high commission to help the family fly to the UK as soon as possible.

Statistics:

  • £50,000: The reward offered by police for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder.
  • 26 December: The date on which Anuj Bidve was murdered.
  • 23: The age of Anuj Bidve at the time of his death.
  • 16: The age of one of the boys arrested over the murder.
  • 17: The age of two of the boys arrested over the murder.
  • 19: The age of one of the men in custody.
  • 20: The age of the other man in custody.

Sources:

  • Police Association
  • Radio 5 Live
  • Greater Manchester police
  • Indian High Commission
  • Facebook (as mentioned in the article, but original source not specified)
  • BBC News (for captions)
  • Associated Press (for news article)

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