India keeps close watch on Irish response

India’s exterior affairs minister is monitoring Ireland’s response to the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar — as her heartbroken husband warned the “whole Indian community” will react if actions are “inadequate”.

Syed Akbaruddin, the ministry’s spokesman, said the Asian nation’s leaders are closely following the matter after being made aware of the tragedy.

While the Department of Foreign Affairs said it had yet to receive any formal contact from India over the incident, Mr Akbaruddin said India’s Dublin embassy was looking into the case.