USA: Indian-origin student Uma Satya Sai Gadde found dead in Ohio
The Indian Consulate in New York on Friday said an Indian student has died in the US state of Ohio.
The consulate said the investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the cause of the death.
The deceased Indian national was identified as Uma Satya Sai Gadde.
According to reports, he was studying in Ohio's Cleveland.
Reacting to the death of the Indian national, the Indian Consulate in New York posted on X: "Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio."
Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) April 5, 2024
Police investigation is underway. @IndiainNewYork continues to remain in touch with the family in India.
All possible assistance is being extended including to transport…
"Police investigation is underway.@IndiainNewYorkcontinues to remain in touch with the family in India," the consulate said. "All possible assistance is being extended including to transport Mr. Uma Gadde’s mortal remains to India at the earliest," it said.
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