Indian-American Student Dies of Hypothermia After Club Denial

Akul Dhawan, 18, succumbed to freezing temperatures following a night out, sparking questions about police search efforts and protocols.

18-year-old Indian-American student Akul Dhawan died of hypothermia after being denied entry to a club near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Champaign County Coroner's Office stated that acute alcohol intoxication and prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures significantly contributed to Dhawan's death.
Dhawan's parents have accused the University of Illinois Police of negligence in their search efforts and have filed a complaint.
An open letter from Dhawan's parents questions the police's search protocol and alleges that no proper search was conducted near the reported missing location.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dhawan's death, maintaining that it was accidental and involved no foul play.