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international-news1 year ago

"Rising Concerns: Indian Students' Deaths in the US"

Indian-origin student Shreyas Reddy Beniger was found dead in the US, marking the fourth such incident this year and the third in a week. The 19-year-old was studying at the Linder School of Business in Ohio, and authorities have ruled out foul play or a hate crime. The Indian Mission in New York is conducting a probe to determine the cause of Beniger's death, while expressing anguish over the situation. This comes after recent deaths of Indian students Neel Acharya, Vivek Saini, and Akul Dhawan in separate incidents, prompting concerns about mental stress, loneliness, and substance abuse among Indian students in the US.

international-news1 year ago

Tragic Death of Indian Student Neel Acharya at Purdue University Campus

Neel Acharya, an Indian student studying at Purdue University in the US, was found dead on campus after being reported missing by his mother. Described as a talented and driven individual, he was a double major in computer science and data science and worked as a Research Assistant at the university. His passing has deeply impacted the community, coming shortly after the murder of another Indian student in the US.

international-education-tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Loss: Indian Student's Death Shocks Purdue University

Neel Acharya, an Indian student at Purdue University in the US, was found dead after being missing since Sunday. The university community is in shock over his death, with the interim head of the computer science department describing him as a "driven individual and academically talented". This incident follows the recent brutal murder of another Indian student in the US, highlighting the tragic loss and challenges faced by international students.

crime2 years ago

Indian Man Arrested for Killing Three Family Members in US Home

An Indian student, Om Brahmbhatt, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle at their home in New Jersey. Om, who had recently moved to the US to study, was found at the residence when police arrived. He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and claimed, "It might be me" when asked who committed the crime. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear why Om committed the murders.

crime2 years ago

Indian Student Charged with Triple Murder of Family Members in New Jersey

A 23-year-old Indian student, Om Brahmbhatt, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his grandparents and uncle in a New Jersey condominium. The victims, Dilipkumar Brahmbhatt, Bindu Brahmbhatt, and Yashkumar Brahmbhatt, were found shot to death. Om, who had recently moved to New Jersey, resided with the victims and was present at the scene when authorities arrived. He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and second-degree weapon possession. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have stated that there is no threat to the public and this was not a random act of violence.

crime2 years ago

Indian Student Fatally Stabbed in US Gym for Being "Weird"

Varun Raj Pucha, a 24-year-old Indian student studying computer science at Valparaiso University in Indiana, has died from injuries sustained in a stabbing at a fitness center. The accused, Jordan Andrade, claimed he found Varun "a little weird" and believed he was going to harm him. Andrade, who faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery, described himself as a "defensive fighter" and said he used a knife in self-defense. Varun was described as a quiet and reserved gym member, and there was no indication that he posed a threat.

crime2 years ago

Indian student sentenced for raping drunk woman in UK.

Indian student Preet Vikal has been sentenced to six years and nine months in a young offenders institution in the UK for raping an intoxicated woman he met in Cardiff city centre last year. CCTV footage showed Vikal carrying the victim in his arms to his flat. Vikal, an engineering student, admitted to rape and will serve two thirds of the sentence in custody. The victim reported the incident to the police after waking up naked next to Vikal and not knowing where she was.

crime2 years ago

Indian Student Jailed in UK for Carrying Drunk Woman to Flat and Raping Her

Indian student Preet Vikal has been sentenced to six years and nine months in a young offenders' institution for carrying an "intoxicated" woman home to rape her in Cardiff city centre. The woman was separated from her friends and was later seen on CCTV being carried by Vikal, who then took her to a property in the North Road area where he raped her. Vikal admitted rape and will serve two thirds of his sentence in custody and the remainder on licence.

crime2 years ago

Indian Student Jailed in UK for Raping Drunk Woman He Carried to His Flat

Preet Vikal, a 20-year-old Indian scholarship student in the UK, was arrested for raping a heavily drunk woman whom he carried to his flat. CCTV footage showed Vikal carrying the victim in his arms and later across his shoulders out of the city center. Vikal not only raped the victim but also took a ‘trophy photograph’ of her lying in his bed and shared it with a friend.