Another Indian origin student, Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, has been found dead in Ohio’s Cincinnati, making it the third such case within a week.
The Indian Embassy in New York has confirmed the death of another Indian-origin student in the US, adding to the list of Indians who have lost their lives in the country in just a week.
The Consulate General of India in New York released a statement on Thursday, expressing deep sadness over Benigeri’s unfortunate demise. At this point, the police do not suspect foul play in his death.
The Consulate is actively engaged with the family and is providing all possible assistance. Although details of the incident have not been disclosed, the Consulate remains in close contact with the family, who has been informed of the tragedy. Benigeri’s father is expected to arrive in the US from India soon.
“Police investigation is underway. At this stage, foul play is not suspected, the Consulate said in a post on X, without divulging any further details of the incident.
The cause of his death, however, is not known yet.
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