Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 08 Feb 2024,Thursday India Global
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the recent deaths of five Indian students in the United States are unrelated, with "no foul play or connection." MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided details during a weekly briefing, emphasizing that two were Indian nationals, and three were of Indian origin with US citizenship. Investigations are ongoing, and the MEA is actively collaborating with local authorities, consulates, and missions to assist affected families. The MEA stressed the independence of each case, urging recognition that there is "no interconnectedness" among the incidents involving Indian students and individuals of Indian origin in the US.
