403 Indian Student Deaths Abroad Since 2018, Highest in Canada : Reports

Post by: Dr. Amrinder Pal Singh

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar provided detailed information to the Lok Sabha regarding the unfortunate demise of 403 Indian students in foreign countries since 2018. The reasons for these deaths varied, including natural causes, accidents, and medical conditions. Canada witnessed the highest number of deaths among Indian students, with 91 cases, followed by the United Kingdom with 48.

Jaishankar, addressing concerns about the safety of Indian students abroad, stated that the Ministry is vigilant about their welfare, considering it a top priority. He presented a comprehensive breakdown, revealing that 40 students lost their lives in Russia, 36 in the United States, 35 in Australia, 21 in Ukraine, and 20 in Germany. Additionally, 14 students lost their lives in Cyprus, 10 each in the Philippines and Italy, and nine each in Qatar, China, and Kyrgyzstan.

The timing of Jaishankar's statement is particularly concerning due to recent tragic incidents involving Indian or Indian-origin students in the United States. The deaths of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri in Ohio, Neel Acharya near Purdue University, Vivek Saini in Georgia, and Akul B Dhawan at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have garnered attention and raised questions about the safety of Indian students in foreign countries.

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