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Indian Student at University of Calgary Dies Under Unclear Circumstances

The consulate in Vancouver has pledged support to the family; Canadian authorities have not released information on what led to her death.

Tanya Tyagi, Indian student in Canada's University of Calgary, dies suddenly.
Tanya Tyagi was pursuing Masters in Canada when her untimely death occured. | Image: X, LinkedIn
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Overview

  • Tanya Tyagi, a Northeast Delhi native pursuing a master’s in Food Safety and Quality at the University of Calgary, died on June 17, 2025, in Canada under unexplained circumstances.
  • The Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed her death on June 19 and is liaising with Canadian officials to obtain details and assist her bereaved family.
  • Her family has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office for help in repatriating her body to India.
  • Canadian authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the cause of death, despite unverified social media claims attributing it to a heart attack.
  • Her passing follows similar distressing incidents involving Indian students abroad, including the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic in March 2025.