India responds to Kolkata dancer Amarnath Ghosh's murder in US
What's the story
The Indian government on Saturday announced that it has taken up the murder case of renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh with St. Louis Police for investigation.
The Indian national was reportedly shot dead in Missouri, United States (US), on Tuesday while he was taking an evening walk.
Ghosh was pursuing a Master of Arts (MFA) in Dance at Washington University in Saint Louis.
Gun attack
India addresses gun attack on Ghosh in Missouri
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the office of the Consulate General of India in Chicago said it had "taken up" the matter "strongly" with the St. Louis police and the university to probe the "reprehensible gun attack."
"Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh," it added.
Earlier, the Indian consulate in Chicago also extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Twitter Post
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Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia
— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) March 2, 2024
Who's Ghosh
All you need to know about deceased victim
An exponent of four dance forms, Ghosh was an alumnus of the Kalakshetra Academy in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. It's also learned that the deceased was the recipient of a National Scholarship for Kuchipudi from the International Cultural Ministry.
Ghosh had reportedly received training from top dancers like Sri M.V. Narasimhachari, Bobita Dey Sarkar, and Padma Sri Adyar K. Lakshman.
US response
US administration working to thwart attacks on Indian students
Last week, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and his administration were working diligently to prevent and disrupt violence against Indian and Indian American students.
John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, stated, "There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor."
He further added that they are collaborating with state and local authorities to hold those responsible accountable.