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Fourth Indian-Origin Student Dies in US This Year

Shreyas Reddy, a 19-year-old student at the Linder School of Business in Ohio, is the latest Indian-origin student to be found dead in the United States, marking the fourth such incident in 2024.

Overview

  • Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a 19-year-old business student, was found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio, with authorities ruling out foul play.
  • This marks the fourth death of an Indian-origin student in the US this year, following incidents involving Vivek Saini, Neel Acharya, and Akul Dhawan.
  • The Indian Consulate in New York has expressed regret and is extending assistance to Reddy's family, with a police investigation currently underway.
  • Reddy's parents, who reside in Hyderabad, are in the process of traveling to the US for his funeral, expected to be held on Saturday.
  • Previous incidents include the brutal killing of Vivek Saini in Georgia and the confirmed death of Neel Acharya at Purdue University.