Mohammed Abdul Arfath: The body of Mohammed Abdul Arfath, a 25-year-old Hyderabad student who immigrated to the US in 2023 to attend Cleveland State University for his master’s degree, was discovered in Cleveland, Ohio. The student passed away on Tuesday, according to a social media post made by the Indian embassy in New York on X. He had been missing for about three weeks.
Embassy’s Condolences
This was the 11th death this year. “Anguished to learn that Mr. Mohammed Abdul Arfath, for whom the search operation was underway, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio. Our deepest condolences to Mr Mohammed Arfath’s family. The Indian embassy in New York is in touch with local agencies to ensure 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 embassy officials said in a post on social media site X.
Arfath’s Parents Receive Disturbing Call
Last month, Arfath’s parents claimed to have received a call asking for a lakh rupee ransom to ensure their son’s safety. The 25-year-old was allegedly abducted by a caller who threatened to sell his kidney if the ransom wasn’t paid. According to a story by The Hindu, Arfath’s father, Mohammed Saleem, claimed he got a call demanding $1200 in ransom to free his son, but the kidnappers did not clarify how to make the money.
Arfath’s Attire Revealed by US Investigators
Arfath was last spotted, according to US investigators, sporting a red jacket, blue pants, and a white T-shirt. Arfath adds his name to a sombre list of Indian students and Americans of Indian descent who have passed away inexplicably. The Indian diaspora in the US is concerned about these deaths. Mohammed Abdul Arfath’s passing is the eleventh attack targeting Indian students in 2024 alone, and the second within a week.
