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Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

Indian student dies in Canada, reason unclear

New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) An Indian student, Tanya Tyagi, of Calgary University in Canada has died, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver said.
The Consulate did not give reason for death but said it is in touch with the authorities and will provide all assistance to the bereaved family.

'We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at University of Calgary. The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family and friends of the deceased,' the Consulate said in a post on X.

Tanya was pursuing her Masters in Food Safety and Quality from University of Alberta in Canada.
While the cause of her death is unknown as the Indian Consulate has not said anything, a post on X by one Ishu Tyagi (advicate) while appealing for help said Tanya had died of 'heart attack' on June 17.
He said Tanya was a resident of Ṇortheast Delhi and had gone to Canada for studies.
Tanya's family has appealed to the Prime Minister for bringing her body back home.
Four Indian students' deaths in Canada recentlyTanya's death follows several incidents involving Indian students in Canada in recent months. In April, 21 year old Vanshika Saini who had been missing for four days, was found dead near a beach in Ottawa.

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