Another Indian student found dead in Ohio, US, third case in a week, raises concerns
This is the third case of its kind within a week, after the deaths of Vivek Saini and Neel Acharya.
Another tragic incident has occurred in the United States where yet another Indian student named Shreyas Reddy has been found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is the third case of its kind within a week, after the deaths of Vivek Saini and Neel Acharya. Reddy's cause of death is currently unknown, leaving many questions unanswered.
Shreyas Reddy was a student at the Lindner School of Business, where he pursued his academic goals. His untimely death has left the Indian Consulate in New York deeply saddened and they have expressed their regret over the incident. The consulate is in close contact with Reddy's family and is offering them all necessary support and assistance during this difficult time.
“Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of Indian origin in Ohio. A police investigation is underway. At this stage no foul play is suspected. The consulate continues to be in touch with the family and is offering them all possible assistance,” the Indian consulate in New York said in a post.
Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of Indian origin in Ohio. A police investigation is underway. At this stage no foul play is suspected.
The consulate continues to maintain contact with the family and extends all possible…
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) February 1, 2024
This series of tragic incidents involving Indian students in the United States has raised concerns and discussions about the safety and well-being of international students.
On Jan. 30, Acharya, a student at Purdue University, was confirmed dead, according to the Tippecanoe County coroner. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office, officers were called to 500 Allison Road in West Lafayette for a possible body. Upon arrival, a “college-age male” was found deceased on the Purdue campus.
Gaury Acharya, mother of the deceased student, appealed in a message to He studies at Purdue University in the US. He was last seen by the Uber driver who dropped him off at Purdue University. We are looking for information about him. Please help us if you know anything.”
The Consulate General of India in Chicago replied to her post on The consulate will provide all possible support and assistance.”
On January 29, another Indian student was brutally murdered with repeated blows of a hammer by a homeless man in a store in Lithonia, Georgia, US.
A video of the incident went viral on social media, but the date of the incident cannot be confirmed. The man who attacked Saini is reportedly a homeless man. A person familiar with the case told ANI that police took strong action based on the visual evidence of the case and arrests were made immediately.
The remains of the victim, who was an Indian citizen, were returned to Vivek's family in India on January 24, the person added.