In a tragic series of events, an Indian-origin student, Shreyas Reddy Beniger, was found dead in the US, marking the fourth incident this year and the third in just one week. The 19-year-old student was studying at the Linder School of Business in Ohio. While Shreyas' parents reside in Hyderabad, he held an American passport.
The Indian Mission in New York
Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of Indian origin in Ohio. Police investigation is underway. At this stage, foul play is not suspected.
The Consulate continues to remain in touch with the family and is extending all possible…— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) February 1, 2024
Authorities have ruled out foul play and hate crimes in Shreyas's case. The New York Indian Mission has issued condolences and confirmed that an investigation into his death is underway. The New York Indian Consulate supports the family.
Same Case
Neel Acharya, another Indian student, was discovered dead at Purdue University earlier this week. Acharya's mother believed he was missing, and his body was later found on the college grounds.
Neel Acharya, the missing Purdue student, has been confirmed dead, according to an email from the interim head of the Department of Computer Science. A friend said, "He was a loving, caring, charismatic soul."https://t.co/3AO7QE3M0P— Purdue Exponent (@purdueexponent) January 29, 2024
Another incident involved a homeless guy in Georgia killing a student from Haryana named Vivek Saini. People knew that Saini helped the man by giving him food and clothes, but a fight over free food turned violent.
We are deeply anguished by the terrifying, brutal, & heinous incident that led to the death of 🇮🇳 National/student Mr Vivek Saini & condemns attack in the strongest terms. It is understood that the US authorities have arrested the accused & are investigating the case. 1/2— India in Atlanta (@CGI_Atlanta) January 29, 2024
The Indian student Akul Dhawan was discovered dead outside of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in January. He died from hypothermia, according to the report. They are blaming the university's police department for negligence and inaction after their son was reported missing.
Indian students in the US face challenges such as mental stress, loneliness, and drug use. The COVID-19 pandemic has also led to an increase in the number of Indian students seeking education in the US.
In conclusion, there have been inquiries into the causes of the deaths of students of Indian descent in the US, raising concerns. International students' mental health and well-being continue to be major concerns, even when foul play and hate crimes have been ruled out in many cases. To guarantee the safety and well-being of all students, especially those pursuing an education overseas, universities and authorities must offer assistance and resources.
(With Input from agencies)
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