A tragic incident occurred in Canada as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest while pursuing his Master’s degree in IT at Conestoga College, Ontario.
Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), shared the heartbreaking news on social media. Ahmed’s family, devastated by his sudden demise, has urgently requested help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to bring his remains back to Hyderabad.
.@DrSJaishankar Sir, One Shaik Muzammil Ahmed-25 years from Hyderabad, Telangana State persuing Masters in IT from Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City in Ontario, Canada since Dec 2022 was suffering from fever since last one week, but his family received a call… pic.twitter.com/hvA1munXaX
— Amjed Ullah Khan MBT (@amjedmbt) February 15, 2024
Ahmed had been battling a fever for a week before his passing. His family received the devastating news from a friend, leaving them in shock and grief.
Khan appealed to Jaishankar through social media, asking the Indian authorities to expedite the repatriation process. Contact details for the family were provided to streamline communication.
This tragic incident highlights the challenges faced by Indian students abroad and underscores the need for better support systems.
This sad news follows the recent attack on another Indian student, Syed Mazahir Ali, in Chicago. The Indian Consulate in Chicago has assured Ali’s family of continued support, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Indian citizens overseas.
