May 9th 2024.
The Indian community in the US has been shaken by yet another case of a missing student. According to India's mission in Chicago, a 26-year-old Indian student, Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, has been reported missing since May 2. The Chicago Police have confirmed that he was last seen in the 4300 block of N Sheridan Rd.
The Consulate General of India in Chicago has expressed deep concern over Rupesh's disappearance and is working closely with the police and the Indian diaspora to locate him. They have posted on social media, urging anyone with information to come forward and help in the search for Rupesh.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time such an incident has occurred. There have been several cases in the past where Indian students in the US have gone missing or faced safety concerns. In April, a 25-year-old student from Hyderabad was found dead in Cleveland after being missing since March. Just a month before that, a 34-year-old Indian classical dancer was shot and killed in St. Louis, Missouri.
Similarly, in February, a 23-year-old Indian-American student was found dead in a nature preserve in Indiana. And in January, an 18-year-old student from the University of Illinois tragically lost his life due to hypothermia, with authorities citing acute alcohol intoxication and exposure to extreme cold temperatures as contributing factors.
It is a worrying trend that has left the Indian community in the US on edge. The safety and security of Indian students studying in the US have become a growing concern, and it is something that must be addressed. The Consulate General of India in Chicago is doing everything in their power to assist in the search for Rupesh and ensure the safety of Indian students in the US. Let us all hope for his safe return and take steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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