Manama, Jan 16: Bahrain and India held urgent consultations after a large protest by Indian workers in Manama on Sunday turned violent, leaving one worker dead and an unknown number injured.
“The Indian worker died during a protest by over 200 Indian workers for payment of salary,” a highly placed diplomatic source confirmed. Mr Singh's visit to Bahrain coincided with the Pongal celebration among expat workers in the Arab country.
Died of natural causes'
Bahrain, however, refused to acknowledge that the death was due to the police action against workers who began protesting around noon on Sunday.
“Police and Bahraini authorities said that the Indian national died of natural causes,” the official said, explaining that non-payment of dues and salaries was the main issue behind the protest.
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