The Indian embassy in Chicago has swiftly responded to the tragic shooting death of Indian dancer Amarnath Ghosh in the United States. In a statement released on Saturday, the embassy confirmed that they are actively engaging with local authorities to investigate the “reprehensible gun attack” and ensure justice for the victim.
According to the embassy’s social media post on platform X, the Consulate is providing support to the relatives of the deceased and has initiated strong communication with the St Louis police and the University to facilitate a thorough investigation into the incident.
Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia
— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) March 2, 2024
The news of Ghosh’s death surfaced a day earlier, initially shared by actor and friend Devoleena Bhattacharjee on platform X. Bhattacharjee described Ghosh as a talented dancer from Kolkata who was pursuing a PhD in the US. She highlighted the devastating loss, noting that Ghosh was the sole child in his family, having lost both his parents in recent years.
Expressing concern over the lack of information surrounding the attack, Bhattacharjee appealed to the authorities for transparency and urged them to provide clarity on the circumstances leading to Ghosh’s murder. She also reached out to the Indian Embassy in the US, calling for their assistance in repatriating Ghosh’s body and uncovering the motive behind the heinous crime.
Significantly, this incident adds to a series of tragedies involving Indian students in the US. Earlier this month, another Indian-origin student pursuing a doctoral degree at Purdue University in Indiana was found dead. Overall, the year 2024 has so far reported at least six deaths of Indian students or Indian-origin students.
Earlier, according to data shared by Minister of State V Muraleedharan, a total of 403 Indian students have died abroad since 2018, with 36 reported cases in the US alone. While some deaths were attributed to natural causes or accidents, others have raised suspicions of hate crimes and racism, highlighting broader challenges faced by Indian students overseas.
