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Kolkata dancer shot dead in Missouri
The Consulate General of India in Chicago promptly responded, expressing deep condolences and ensuring support for Ghosh's family
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Kolkata dancer shot dead in Missouri / amarnathendra.com
An Indian classical dancer was fatally shot on the evening of Feb. 27 in the St Louis Academy neighbourhood in Missouri.
Amarnath Ghosh, a Bharatnatyam and Kuchupudi dancer from Kolkata, was reportedly shot mutiple times by an unknown assailant during his evening walk in the neighborhood. He was pursuing an MFA in Dance at the Washington University in Saint Louis.
The news was initially shared by noted television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who expressed deep sorrow and urged the Indian Embassy to assist in claiming the body.
My friend #Amarnathghosh was shot & killed in St louis academy neigbourhood, US on tuesday evening.
— Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@Devoleena_23) March 1, 2024
Only child in the family, mother died 3 years back. Father passed away during his childhood.
Well the reason , accused details everything are not revealed yet or perhaps no one…
"Well, the reason, accused details, everything are not revealed yet or perhaps no one left in his family to fight for it except his few friends. He was from Kolkata, an excellent dancer, was pursuing a Ph.D., was taking an evening walk, and suddenly he was shot multiple times by an unknown," her post on X read.
"Some friends in the US are trying to claim the body but still no update about it. @IndianEmbassyUS kindly see to it if you could. At least we should know the reason for his murder," she added, tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Deep condolences to family & friends of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri. We are following up forensic, investigation with police & providing support. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia
— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) March 1, 2024
The Consulate General of India in Chicago promptly responded, expressing deep condolences and ensuring support for Ghosh's family. "Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack,” the consulate’s post said.
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
This tragic incident adds to a concerning trend of attacks against Indian nationals and people of Indian origin in the United States. The country witnessed a surge in such incidents, including the brutal killing of Haryana's Vivek Saini in Georgia and the mysterious deaths of students Sameer Kamath, Akul Dhawan, and Neel Acharya.
The White House addressed the alarming situation, with John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, stating, "There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That’s just unacceptable here in the United States."
President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly working tirelessly to prevent and disrupt such attacks, emphasizing the commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. In this context, the Consulate General assured that they are extending all possible help to the relatives of the deceased Amarnath Ghosh.
According to Ghosh's website, he was pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Washington University in Saint Louis. As investigations unfold, the artistic community mourns the loss of a talented dancer, and authorities work towards unraveling the circumstances of this tragic incident.
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