Delhi: 19-year-old German national attacked, Sushma Swaraj seeks report

19-year-old German national Benjamin Scolt is out of danger.

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Benjamin Scolt being treated at the hospital. (ANI)

A 19-year-old German national was attacked Friday night near Kashmere Gate in New Delhi. Benjamin Scolt, a teenager from Germany, was attacked with a blade and looted of money as he was travelling from Chandni Chowk to Kashmere Gate at 10 pm. He was admitted to a hospital soon after the incident but he is out of danger. The accused is absconding.

Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Saturday asking for a report on the attack and has asked for the best medical treatment for the victim.

“I have asked for a report on the attack on German national in Delhi. I have asked Delhi Government to provide him best medical treatment,” she said on Twitter.

I have asked for a report on the attack on German national in Delhi. I have asked Delhi Government to provide him best medical treatment.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 8, 2017

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