Indian student dies in Canada; Consulate says ‘saddened by the sudden demise'
An Indian student at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver said on Thursday (June 19, 2025).
The Consulate said it was 'saddened by the sudden demise' of the Indian student, identified as Tanya Tyagi.
It was immediately not clear how the Indian student died and under what circumstances.
"We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at University of Calgary," it posted on X.
"The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with his family & friends of the deceased," it added.
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