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MANGALURU: A software engineer from Kundapur in Udupi was stabbed to death and his wife injured after they were attacked by a Guinean near the German city of Munich on Friday. Prashant Basarur , 49, died of multiple stab wounds while his wife Smita, 43, is critical.Indian authorities said preliminary investigations did not seem to suggest that it was a case of hate crime Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that the couple had been stabbed by an "immigrant" near Munich. The accused was a neighbour of the couple.The family of Smita in Udupi district's Siddapur is in a state of utter shock. Her brother Sujay had contacted the cops seeking confirmation on the incident. "Sujay is likely to fly to Germany," said an officer. Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that the couple had been stabbed by an "immigrant" near Munich. The accused was a neighbour of the couple.The family of Smita in Udupi district's Siddapur is in a state of utter shock. Her brother Sujay had contacted the cops seeking confirmation on the incident. "Sujay is likely to fly to Germany," said an officer. Family sources said her Dubai-based brother Ajay is also waiting for a visa to fly to Germany.Preliminary reports reveal that the couple were reportedly attacked by a 33-year-old man from Guinea, who lived in the same apartment complex as the Basarurs. There was an argument between them and when it spiralled out of control, the man attacked and stabbed the couple. Prashant was stabbed multiple times in the body and head. The reason behind the argument is not yet known.Since Smita's condition is critical, her children are currently placed under the care of the German government. "The families of Smita and Prashant are grateful to the Indian government for their timely help," said a family member.Smita and Prashant lived in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, before moving to Germany about 15 years ago. It is learned that the couple obtained German citizenship last year.Swaraj tweeted: “Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant’s brother to Germany. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”