Indian student dies in US state of Ohio, probe underway

An Indian student has died in Ohio, US, India's Consulate in New York informed that police is investigating the matter and will update the family of the deceased about the latest development.

The student identified as Uma Satya Sai Gadde, was pursuing his education in Ohio's Cleveland.

The Indian Consulate expressed sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to the family of the deceased.

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The Consulate General of India, New York wrote on X platform, "Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio. Police investigation is underway. @IndiainNewYork continues to remain in touch with the family in India. All possible assistance is being extended including to transport Mr. Uma Gadde’s mortal remains to India at the earliest".

Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio.

Police investigation is underway. @IndiainNewYork continues to remain in touch with the family in India.

All possible assistance is being extended including to transport… — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) April 5, 2024

It is worth mentioning, since the beginning of this year (2024), there have been at least 9deaths involving Indian-origin natives in the US.

Indian students' death in the US in 2024

Earlier this year, Syed Mazahir Ali, a student from Hyderabad, was brutally attacked in Chicago, leaving him severely injured. The death of Neel Acharya, a student at Indiana's Purdue University, and the brutal killing of Vivek Saini in Georgiaalso raised questions on the safety of Indians in the US.

In February,Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old Indian-American student at Purdue University, was found dead in Indiana on February 5.Vivek Taneja,an Indian-origin IT executive, suffered life-threatening injuries during an assault on February 2.

In March, another Indian student, Mohammed Abdul Arafat, went missing from the Cleveland area under mysterious circumstances. His family then received a ransom call demanding payment for his release.

The death of Uma Satya Sai Gadde has shocked the Indian community in America and once again raises questions on their security in the country.

(With inputs from agencies)