Amarnath Ghosh was pursuing an MFA in Dance on the Washington University in Saint Louis.

New Delhi:

The Indian authorities has stated they’re in contact with US authorities and following the investigation into the homicide of famend Kuchipudi dancer, Amarnath Ghosh. He was shot lifeless on Tuesday whereas he was speaking a night stroll in US’ Missouri.

Ghosh was pursuing an MFA in Dance on the Washington University in Saint Louis.

The Indian consulate in Chicago stated that they’re always following the investigation and are in contact with the native authorities.

“Deep condolences to family & friends of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri.  We are following up forensic, investigation with police & providing support,” the embassy stated in a put up on X (previously Twitter).

“Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack,” the embassy added.

Consulate is extending all assist to kinfolk of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun assault. @IndianEmbassyUS@MEAIndia

— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) March 2, 2024

The incident was first highlighted by tv actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who in a put up on X had sought the assistance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi within the case.

“My friend #Amarnathghosh was shot and killed in St Louis academy neighbourhood, US on Tuesday evening. Only child in the family, mother died 3 years back. Father passed away during his childhood. Well the reason, accused details everything are not revealed yet or perhaps no one left in his family to fight for it except his few friends. He was from kolkata. Excellent dancer , was pursuing PHD , was taking an evening walk and suddenly he was shot multiple times by an unknown,” Ms Bhattacharjee wrote.

Appealing to the Indian embassy and PM Modi, the actor wrote, “Some friends in US are trying to claim the body but still no update about it. Indian Embassy US kindly see to it if you could. Atleast we should know the reason of his murder.”

My buddy #Amarnathghosh was shot & killed in St louis academy neigbourhood, US on tuesday night.

Only baby within the household, mom died 3 years again. Father handed away throughout his childhood.

Well the rationale , accused particulars all the things usually are not revealed but or maybe nobody…

— Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@Devoleena_23) March 1, 2024

An exponent in 4 dance types, Amarnath Ghosh was an alumnus of the Kalakshetra Academy in Chennai. Ghosh was the recipient of a National Scholarship for Kuchipudi, from the International Cultural Ministry. He was skilled below Bobita Dey Sarkar, Sri M.V Narasimhachari and Padma Sri Adyar Okay Lakshman.

The tragic incident provides to a collection of violent incidents towards Indians or Indian-Americans within the United States in latest months. Recently, an Indian-origin motel proprietor was shot lifeless by a homeless trespasser in Newport metropolis within the US state of North Carolina.

On February 10, a 41-year-old Indian-origin IT government died after struggling life-threatening accidents throughout an assault outdoors a restaurant in Washington.