Another Indian Student Found Dead in the US; Back-To-Back Deaths Of 7 Students Leave Community Shocked

In a somber turn of events, a young Indian student met his demise in Boston, with preliminary examinations indicating no evidence of foul play, authorities disclosed on Monday.

Expressing profound grief, the Consulate General of India in New York conveyed the unfortunate passing of Mr. Abhijeeth Paruchuru, a student hailing from India, via a statement shared on X platform.

"Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of Mr. Abhijeeth Paruchuru, an Indian student in Boston. Mr. Puruchuru’s parents, based in Connecticut 🇺🇸, are in direct touch with detectives. Initial investigations rule out foul play. @IndiainNewYork rendered assistance in… pic.twitter.com/dRRWdS3oBZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 18, 2024

Paruchuru, who hailed from Tenali in Andhra Pradesh, had his family residing in Connecticut, with investigators maintaining direct communication with them. The initial findings of the probe have negated any suspicion of malicious intent, reiterated the consulate.

In the wake of the tragedy, the consulate played a pivotal role in facilitating the necessary documentation and repatriation procedures for Paruchuru’s mortal remains back to India. Additionally, ongoing collaboration with local authorities and the Indian-American community remains a priority for the consulate in this matter.

Sources confirm that the final rites for the 20-year-old student have already taken place in his hometown, orchestrated with assistance from the US-based nonprofit organization TEAM Aid, which facilitated the repatriation process.

This unfortunate incident adds to a string of recent fatalities among Indian and Indian-origin students in the United States since the onset of 2024, sparking widespread concern within the community.

In March, the shocking demise of 34-year-old Amarnath Ghosh, a trained classical dancer from India pursuing studies at Washington University, rocked the community after he was fatally shot in St Louis, Missouri. Ghosh, who migrated to the US from West Bengal, fell victim to gunfire near the border of St Louis’ Academy and Central West End neighborhoods.

Similarly, the tragic discovery of 23-year-old Indian-American student Sameer Kamath’s body in an Indiana nature preserve on February 5 sent shockwaves through the community.

The spate of incidents also includes the assault on Vivek Taneja, a 41-year-old Indian-origin IT executive, outside a Washington restaurant on February 2, resulting in grave injuries and eventually his demise, marking the seventh such incident in recent months.

In response to the escalating concerns, the Indian Embassy in Washington, alongside its consulates across the US, convened a virtual session engaging Indian students from various universities. The session, led by Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan and attended by Consul Generals from key cities, aimed to address student well-being and foster greater connectivity within the diaspora.

With the alarming trend of such incidents, the Indian community in the US remains on edge, while authorities intensify efforts to ensure the safety and security of all its members.

Parvasi Weekly Inc.