The US has recently witnessed the deaths of at least four Indian American students.
According to the White House, President Joe Biden and his administration are putting in significant efforts to prevent and disrupt assaults on Indian and Indian American students.
John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, made this statement in response to a series of attacks targeting Indian and Indian American students across different locations in the US.
Kirby emphasized that any act of violence, specifically targeting individuals based on race, gender, religion, or any other factor, is completely unacceptable in the United States.
He acknowledged the recent attacks on Indian students and those from the Indian American community and stated that the president and his administration are putting significant effort into working with state and local authorities to prevent and disrupt such attacks.
Kirby also emphasized that those who engage in these acts will be held accountable for their actions.
Akul Dhawan from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Neel Acharya from Purdue University tragically passed away due to excessive drinking and prolonged exposure to the cold in January.
This month, Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, an Indian student at the Lindner School of Business in Cincinnati, was also found dead. Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a leader in the Indian American community, expressed his deep concern about these separate incidents and emphasized the urgent need for better safety measures for students studying in the US.
Bhutoria called on college authorities and local law enforcement to promptly address these challenges.
He acknowledged that these incidents are causing anxiety among parents and families in India and stressed the importance of addressing safety issues to ensure the well-being of Indian students in the US. The Indian American community stands together in demanding improved safety measures and support networks.
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