The city of Seattle, Washington, has agreed to a USD 29 million settlement (around Rs 262 crore) with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student who was tragically killed by a speeding police officer in 2023. The city of Seattle, Washington, has agreed to a USD 29 million settlement (around Rs 262 crore) with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student who was tragically killed by a speeding police officer in 2023. Public Outrage and Official RepercussionsThe comments made by Officer Auderer sparked widespread condemnation. City attorney Erika Evans expressed her condolences to the Kandula family, describing Jaahnavi’s death as 'heartbreaking' and stating that the settlement aims to provide a sense of closure. While the settlement may offer some financial restitution, the emotional scars of this incident will last long for the Kandula family and the larger community.

Source: dna February 12, 2026 10:25 UTC