Indian fishermen murder: Italian marine hospitalised
According to reports, Massimiliano Latorre is responding well to treatment in the hospital.
"Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti is flying to New Delhi to check on his condition and to show support for Latorre's family members who are with him in India," Italian news agency ANSA reported.
The case dates back to 2012 where two Italian marines being held in India for allegedly shooting to death two Indian fishermen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month had a telephone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the request of the Italian side.
Renzi requested for early resolution of the Italian Marine issue.
"Modi emphasized that a fair and early resolution was in mutual interest. He conveyed that the matter is subjudice before the Supreme Court of India in writ petitions filed by the marines and encouraged the Italian side to allow the judicial process to take its own course. In this context, he emphasized that Indian judiciary is free, fair and independent and we are convinced that it will take all aspects into consideration in adjudicating the case," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.
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