US: Missing Indian Student Found Dead In Ohio, Probe Underway

The Consulate General of India in New York on Tuesday confirmed the tragic death of Mohammed Abdul Arfath. He was found dead in the US State of Ohio.

Arafat, a 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, went to the US for his Master’s degree in IT from Cleveland University in May 2023. As per reports, he has been missing since 7 March this year.

The Consulate said it is anguished to learn about the death of Mohammed Abdul Arfath.

Taking to X, the Consulate stated, “Anguished to learn that Mr. Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio. Our deepest condolences to Mr Mohammed Arfath’s family.”

It further added that all possible assistance is being extended to the bereaved family.

His father, Mohd Saleem, said that after ten days, they received a phone call from an unidentified person. He claimed Arafat had been kidnapped and demanded for a USD 1200 ransom for his release.

On March 21, the Consulate asserted they were in touch with the authorities in the US to find him.

Recently the Indian community has seen a rise in such tragedies.

Last week Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio was found dead.

Earlier this February, an Indian student faced a brutal attack in Chicago. Following the attack, the Indian Consulate in Chicago stated that it was in touch with the victim, Syed Mazahir Ali, as well as his wife in India.

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