New York: Amidst the concerning trend of deaths among Indian-origin students in the US, another tragic incident has unfolded with the death of an Indian student in the state of Ohio, as confirmed by the Indian Consulate in New York on Friday. Details regarding the circumstances of the student’s passing are currently undisclosed.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) the Indian Consulate in New York wrote, “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 Mr. Uma Gadde’s mortal remains to India at the earliest.”
Previously in March, a 25-year-old Indian student had gone missing from the Cleveland area of the US, following which his family urged the External Affairs Ministry to find their son after receiving a “ransom call.”
