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  • Indian American student missing for three weeks found dead

    Indian American student missing for three weeks found dead

    CLEVELAND, OH (TIP): : Mohammad Abdul Arfath, an Indian student hailing from Hyderabad, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio, after going missing for three weeks. The Indian consulate general in New York has confirmed the death of Arfath who had relocated to the US in 2023 to study at Cleveland University.

    “Anguished to learn that Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio. Our deepest condolences to Mohammed Arfath’s family.

    “@IndiainNewYork is in touch with local agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into Mr Mohammed Abdul Arfath’s death. We are extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family to transport his mortal remains to India,” the mission posted on X.

    Arfath’s death comes less than a week after the Indian mission reported the demise of another Indian student, Uma Satya Sai Gadde, in Cleveland, Ohio.

    “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr. Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio”, India in New York posted on X. “Police investigation is underway. @IndiainNewYork continues to remain in touch with the family in India.”

    “All possible assistance is being extended including transporting Mr. Uma Gadde’s mortal remains to India at the earliest,” it added.

    Following a series of attacks on Indians and people of Indian origin, officials from the Indian Embassy in Washington and its consulates in various locations held a virtual interaction with Indian students from across the United States, discussing various aspects of student well-being and ways to stay connected with the larger diaspora.

    Since January 2023, at least 12 Indian or Indian American students have died under mysterious circumstances on US campuses.

    These deaths have sparked concerns and raised alarms within the community. From suspected homicides to tragic accidents, each case highlights the vulnerabilities faced by students, both international and domestic, pursuing education on US campuses.

    Also Read editorial comment “ Indian students in peril” on page 2

    Here is a list:
    Paruchuri Abhijit, a 23-year-old engineering student from Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh, studying at Boston University, was found dead in his car in a nearby forest on March 11, 2024, suspected to be a victim of robbery in Boston, Massachusetts. Abhijit lived in a rented house with classmates.

    Sameer Kamath, 23, a Purdue University doctoral student from Massachusetts, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on February 5 at the Niches Crow’s Grove Nature Preserve in Williamsport, Indiana. He was expected to graduate with a Ph.D. in 2025.

    Neel Acharya, an undergraduate student at Purdue University and an alum of St. Mary’s School in Pune, was found dead near the airport on January 29, with no signs of foul play in West Lafayette, Indiana. Toxicology reports are awaited to determine the cause of death.

    Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, 19, a student of Lindner School of Business, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, was found dead on February 1, with no foul play suspected. He was a graduate of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

    Vivek Saini, a 25-year-old student from Haryana pursuing a master’s in business administration, was killed by a homeless man in Lithonia, Georgia, on January 16, inside a store where he worked. The homeless man was previously sheltered by employees at the store.

    Akul Dhawan, 18, an undergraduate student from California studying at the University of Illinois, was found dead on campus, possibly due to hypothermia, on a frigid night in January in Urbana, Illinois. His parents have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by police during the search.

    Aaditya Adlakha, 26, a fourth-year doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, was found shot inside a car in November in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was described as much-loved and intelligent by colleagues and faculty members.

    Jude Chacko, 21, a student at Temple University, was shot in the forehead in a suspected robbery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in June 2023. Authorities believe it was a robbery case leading to murder.

    Veera Saiesh, a 24-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in a suspected robbery case at a gas station, in Columbus, Ohio, in April 2023. He would have graduated with a master’s degree in a few days.

    Devsish Nandepu, 23, was killed after armed robbers shot him at Princeton Park in Chicago, Illinois, on January 22, 2023. A 14-year-old was arrested in March 2023 in connection to the shooting. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, he had been in Chicago for less than two weeks.

  • Indian American Dr Jame Abraham Appointed Department Chair of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic

    Indian American Dr Jame Abraham Appointed Department Chair of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic

    CLEVELAND(TIP): Jame Abraham, M.D., F.A.C.P., has been appointed the new chair of the Hematology/Medical Oncology Department at Cleveland Clinic. In this capacity, he will recruit and develop staff, and guide the department’s focus on patient access and a multidisciplinary approach to care.

    Dr. Abraham currently serves as the director of the Breast Oncology Program at Taussig Cancer Institute and co-director of the Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program. He is also a professor of medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

    Dr. Abraham is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Committee, vice chair of the Research Strategy Committee of NRG Oncology, and a member of the Breast Cancer Working Committee for NRG Oncology. He is the vice chair of the Research Review Committee for the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP).

    As the national principal investigator of multiple breast cancer clinical trials, Dr. Abraham has published and presented more than 200 papers. He is also the founding editor of the Bethesda Handbook of Oncology (Wolter Kluwer).

    “Successfully leading our Hematology/Medical Oncology Department requires a leader who excels at empathy, fosters a culture of teamwork, demonstrates emotional intelligence and believes in the vision of our institute,” said Brian Bolwell, M.D., chairman of Taussig Cancer Institute. “Dr. Abraham represents these qualities and has exhibited a passion for department and caregiver development and elevating our national reputation.”

    “I look forward to building upon Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute’s position as a leader in hematology and medical oncology, delivering outstanding, compassionate patient care and innovative research,” said Dr. Abraham. “I am honored to serve patients who choose Cleveland Clinic for advanced cancer treatment and to support the department’s committed and passionate caregivers.”

    He completed his residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by a medical oncology fellowship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and hematology fellowship from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. He earned his medical degree from Calicut Medical College in Kerala, India.