Srinagar, A Kashmiri student’s death under unexplained circumstances in Punjab, India, has ignited worry and demands for thorough investigation, marking the second incident involving a Kashmiri national in the region within two days. The deceased, identified as Zahid Ahmad, was pursuing a BSc in Radiology at Desh Bhagat University.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Ahmad, hailing from Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district and a sixth-semester student, was found dead in his hostel room at the university premises. The circumstances surrounding his death have led to suspicions and calls for a detailed inquiry from his family, who have been informed of the tragic event.
Local police have suggested that the incident might have been a suicide, an assertion that has prompted further scrutiny and investigation to ascertain the facts. The request for an investigation by Ahmad’s relatives aims to uncover the truth behind the student’s untimely demise and to address any underlying issues that may have led to this tragic outcome.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another case where Rajesh Dogra, a Kashmiri man from Jammu, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in broad daylight on a busy road in the Mohali area of Punjab. The back-to-back incidents have raised alarms about the safety and well-being of Kashmiri residents in other parts of India.
The community and Ahmad’s family await the results of the ongoing investigation, hoping for closure and justice in the wake of this distressing incident. The events have also sparked a broader discussion about the challenges faced by Kashmiri students and professionals residing outside their home state.