Overview

• The death of 20-year-old Indian student Abhijeeth Paruchuru in Boston, initially suspected to be murder, has been officially ruled out as foul play by authorities.
• Paruchuru's family, based in Connecticut, has been in direct contact with detectives, and his last rites were performed in his hometown Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.
• The Consulate General of India in New York has provided assistance in the documentation and transportation of Paruchuru's mortal remains to India.
• This incident marks the ninth death of Indian and Indian-origin students in the US since the beginning of 2024, raising concerns among the community.
• The Indian Embassy and consulates have engaged with Indian students across the US to discuss well-being and community connection amidst the rise in attacks.