New Delhi, July 16 -- The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday expressed grief over the stabbing of an Indian national in Utah, saying it is in close contact with the victim's family and is extending all possible consular assistance.

"The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is deeply saddened by the tragic stabbing incident involving an Indian national in Utah. The Consulate is in close contact with the friends and family and stands ready to provide all possible consular assistance. We remain engaged with local authorities and will continue to monitor the matter closely," the Consulate wrote on X.

According to court documents, cited by The New York Times, the victim, identified as Syed Sohail Uddin, an Indian...