America has always been considered the land of opportunities and dream. People, especially Indians, move there to achieve what they couldn’t and live a better life, but in recent months a series of tragic incidents involving Indian students and professionals in the United States has raised concerns regarding such opportunities.
The deaths of Abhijeeth Paruchuru, Amarnath Ghosh, and Sameer Kamath, along with the assault on Vivek Taneja, have highlighted the challenges faced by the said community in the US.
The death of Abhijeeth Paruchuru, who was a student in Boston, even though lack any presence of foul play, still underscores the vulnerability experienced by international students living far from home.
Similarly, the fatal shooting of Amarnath Ghosh, a dancer and student at Washington University, and the discovery of Sameer Kamath’s body in a nature preserve in Indiana, reflect instances where the safety and well-being of Indian students have been compromised. These incidents keep raising questions about campus security and support systems which are supposed to provided to international students.
Furthermore, the assault on Vivek Taneja, an Indian-origin IT executive, continued to show the risks faced by members of the Indian community in public spaces. Taneja’s injuries are the evidences of hate chrime still prevalent in US.
In response to these incidents, Indian diplomatic missions in the US have stepped up efforts to engage with the Indian student community and enhance their well-being. A virtual interaction led by Charge d’Affaires, Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, brought together Indian Student Association office bearers and students from across 90 US universities. Even, Consul Generals from major cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle participated in the session.
While these efforts are commendable, they still underscore the need for continued collaboration between Indian authorities, US law enforcement agencies, and educational institutions to ensure the safety and security of Indian students and professionals in the United States.
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