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Indian- origin student missing for three weeks found dead
Abdul's passing is the most recent in a series of incidents involving Indian or Indian-origin students in the US. He marks the 11th Indian to have died in the US in 2024, with eight of them being students
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Mohammed Abdul Arfath / LinkedIn - Abdul Arfath Mohammed
Mohammad Abdul Arfath, a student of Indian origin from Hyderabad, was tragically discovered deceased in Ohio after being missing for three weeks in the United States. Arfath relocated to the US in 2023 to pursue his studies at Cleveland University.
The Indian consulate in New York has confirmed Arfath's demise. “Anguished to learn that Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio. Our deepest condolences to Mohammed Arfath’s family. @IndiainNewYork is in touch with local agencies to ensure thorough investigation into Mr Mohammed Abdul Arfath’s death. We are extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family to transport his mortal remains to India,” it said in a post on X.
Anguished to learn that Mr. Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) April 9, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Mr Mohammed Arfath’s family. @IndiainNewYork is in touch with local agencies to ensure thorough investigation into Mr… https://t.co/FRRrR8ZXZ8
Abdul's passing is the most recent in a series of incidents involving Indian or Indian-origin students in the US. He marks the 11th Indian to have died in the US in 2024, with eight of them being students.
On Apr. 5, the Indian Consulate reported the passing of Uma Satya Sai Gadde in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to that, on Mar. 18, Abhijeeth Paruchuru, an Indian student in Boston, also passed away.
Among the eight students who have passed away, 25-year-old Vivek Saini was fatally attacked by a homeless drug addict, while 27-year-old Venkataramana Pittala lost his life in a watercraft accident. The causes of death for several other students are still under investigation and have yet to be confirmed.
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