New York: A 25-year-old Indian scholar who had been lacking since final month was discovered lifeless within the US metropolis of Cleveland, the second dying inside every week because the group grapples with a string of such tragedies.

Mohammad Abdul Arfath, hailing from Nacharam, Hyderabad, arrived within the US final yr in May to pursue a Masters in IT from Cleveland University.

“Anguished to learn that Mr Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio,” the Consulate General of India in New York stated in a submit on X.

Offering “deepest condolences” to Arfath’s household, the Consulate stated it’s in contact with native companies to make sure an intensive investigation into his dying.

“We are extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family to transport his mortal remains to India,” the Consulate added.

Last month, the Consulate stated that it was working with local law enforcement authorities to locate the Indian student.

Arfath’s father Mohammed Saleem had stated that Arfath final spoke to him on March 7, and since then he has not been in contact together with his household. His cell phone is switched off as effectively.

“We are working with local law enforcement agencies to find him at the earliest,” the Consulate had stated.

Arfath’s roommates within the US had knowledgeable his father that they lodged a lacking individuals criticism with Cleveland Police. However, on March 19, Arfath’s household acquired a name from an unidentified individual, who claimed that Arfath had been kidnapped allegedly by a gang promoting medicine and demanded $1,200 to “release” him.

The caller additionally threatened to promote Arfath’s kidneys if the ransom wasn’t paid, his father stated.

“I got a call from an unknown number, and the caller informed me that my son had been kidnapped and demanded money. The caller did not mention the mode of payment but just asked to pay the amount. When I asked the caller to allow us to talk to my son, he refused,” Saleem advised PTI in Hyderabad.

Arfath’s dad and mom have requested the Central authorities to take essential measures to find and convey again their son safely. Saleem has additionally written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The incident is the newest in a string of troubling instances pertaining to the security and safety of Indian college students within the US.

Last week, an Indian scholar in Ohio, Uma Satya Sai Gadde, died and police are investigating the case.