Chicago, Illinois – The recent violent attack on Indian student Syed Mazahir Ali has sparked concern and attention in India. Ali was seriously injured after being assaulted by four armed robbers near his home in Chicago. A video of the aftermath, showing Ali bleeding and asking for help, went viral on social media.
The incident has shone a spotlight on the security challenges faced by Indian students in the US. There have been several reported cases of violent attacks and mysterious deaths involving Indian students in recent times.
One such case is that of 25-year-old Indian student Vivek Saini, who was killed by a 53-year-old drug addict at a convenience store in Georgia. Another is the death of 19-year-old student Shreyas Reddy Beniger in Ohio, where authorities ruled out foul play. In a separate incident, Indian student Neel Acharya was found dead at Purdue University, and Indian-American student Akul Dhawan was found dead outside the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with initial autopsy findings suggesting hypothermia as the cause of death.
These tragic events have raised concerns about the safety and well-being of Indian students studying in the US. It has also highlighted the need for heightened security measures and support systems to protect international students from such incidents. The Indian government, along with Indian student organizations in the US, is working to address these concerns and ensure the safety of Indian students abroad.