Click to play videoNew Delhi: The Indian government has assured help to the family of an Indian scholar, who has been convicted in the US for allegedly posting death threats to then President George W Bush.
Vikram Budhi, a PhD scholar, was convicted by a US court in 2006 but has not been sentenced since then. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna told CNN-IBN that the Government would pursue authorities in Washington for a “fair trial”.
“I can assure the family that I will see that the Indian mission (in Washington) takes due interest in the case. A fair trial is to be given to Mr Vikram Budhi,” said Krishna.
“I hope that Vikram Budhi will come out innocent of the charges levelled against him innocent,” said Krishna.
Krishna’s assurance should bring relief to Capt. (retd.) B K Subbarao, the scholar’s father. The family alleges that Vikram’s trial was not transparent and the jury was not clearly instructed in the case. The family claims there is no clear evidence against him
"On one side the whole world was told that he has sent Internet messages and when they frame the chares there is not a whisper about those messages,” alleged Capt. Subbarao.
Vikram's IIT alumni has rejected the allegations against him and plans to meet US politicians to garner support for his release.
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