In a heart-wrenching incident in Kyrgyzstan, Dasari Chandu, a 21-year-old Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, met a tragic end after getting trapped in a frozen waterfall. Chandu, a second-year MBBS student, was visiting the waterfall with four fellow students when the accident occurred. His body was later recovered, prompting his family to seek help from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy for its repatriation. The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan is coordinating with local officials to arrange the transportation of Chandu’s remains back to his hometown.

Key Developments:

– A 21-year-old Indian medical student, Dasari Chandu, tragically died after becoming trapped in a frozen waterfall in Kyrgyzstan.

– Union Minister G Kishan Reddy intervenes to facilitate the repatriation of Chandu’s remains to India.

– In a separate incident, two Indian students, Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi, die in a head-on collision in Arizona, USA.

Chandu was the second son of Bhima Raju, a halwa seller in Andhra Pradesh. His unexpected death has cast a shadow over his family and community, illustrating the challenges and dangers that can befall students studying abroad.

Meanwhile, in a separate and equally tragic incident in the United States, two Indian students from Telangana, Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi, both 19 and studying at Arizona State University, lost their lives in a head-on traffic collision near Lake Pleasant, Arizona. The accident, which involved a 2024 Kia Forte and a 2022 Ford F150, occurred on April 20 and led to a multi-vehicle collision. According to the Peoria Police, Mukka and Parsi were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia Forte sustained serious injuries but has since been discharged from the hospital, while the driver of the Ford F150 also suffered serious injuries and has been released.

These incidents underscore the vulnerabilities faced by Indian students abroad and highlight the need for enhanced support and safety protocols to protect them in their host countries.

The tragic deaths of Dasari Chandu, Nivesh Mukka, and Goutham Parsi are stark reminders of the unpredictable risks that Indian students can encounter while studying overseas. These incidents not only cause immense grief to the families involved but also call for a critical examination of the support systems available to international students. Ensuring robust safety measures and providing comprehensive pre-departure orientations could be vital steps in mitigating such risks in the future.

  G Kishan Reddy, India, Kyrgyzstan, USA