In a significant development regarding the tragic incident in Seattle, the family of Janhvi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student who was killed in 2023 by a police officer's vehicle, has agreed to a settlement of 260 crore rupees. According to Qaumi Awaz Stories, the officer, Kevin Dave, was responding to a drug overdose call and was driving at high speed with emergency lights and sirens on when the accident occurred. City Attorney Erika Evans expressed hope that the financial settlement would provide some solace to Kandula's family, acknowledging the 'heartbreaking' nature of her death and her importance to her family and community. The incident had sparked public outrage, especially after a body camera recording of another officer, Daniel Auderer, surfaced, where he laughed and suggested that Kandula's life had 'limited value.' This led to Auderer's dismissal, although he has since filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming his comments were misinterpreted.
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Settlement for Janhvi Kandula's Family After Seattle Police Accident

Seattle settles for 260 crore rupees with Janhvi Kandula's family after her death by a police car. Outrage followed a cop's insensitive remarks. In Karachi, a teen dies in a trailer accident.
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