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- Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old Purdue University student, died by suicide in Indiana.
- Kamath was a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering and held a master’s degree.
- His death is the fifth in a series of recent incidents involving Indian students in the US.
- No foul play is suspected in the recent deaths of other Indian students in America.
Tragic Loss at Purdue University
Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old graduate student at Purdue University, tragically ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred in a nature preserve in Warren County, Indiana, and was confirmed by the county coroner following an autopsy. Kamath, originally from Massachusetts, had completed his master’s degree in mechanical engineering and was pursuing his doctorate with an expected graduation in 2025.
Community in Mourning
The Purdue community and the Indian student population are in shock as Kamath’s death marks the fifth such incident in less than a month. Prior cases include the deaths of Neel Acharya, Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, Vivek Saini, and Akul B. Dhawan, all of whom were Indian students in the United States. Investigations into these deaths have not indicated any foul play.
Indian Students in the US
Indian students have become a significant presence in the US, representing over a quarter of the international graduate student population. The recent string of deaths has raised concerns and highlighted the need for increased support and resources for the well-being of international students.
Remembering Sameer Kamath
Kamath’s passing is a profound loss to the Purdue mechanical engineering community. His academic achievements and contributions to the field are remembered as the university grapples with this tragedy.
