Indian Student Mitkumar Patel Found Dead in River Thames, London

An Indian student who went missing last month has been found dead in the River Thames in London, UK. The student, identified as 23-year-old Mitkumar Patel, arrived in the UK in September to pursue higher studies. He was reported missing on November 17 when he failed to return from his daily walk to his accommodation in London. Concerned relatives noticed that Patel had left his keys behind and contacted the authorities.

Patel was supposed to move to Sheffield on November 20 to begin his degree at Sheffield Hallam University and start a part-time job at Amazon. His family began an extensive search, contacting missing persons charities and putting up posters and flyers in areas he frequented. Unfortunately, his body was discovered in the River Thames near the Canary Wharf area of East London on November 21, and he was pronounced dead by paramedics.

The Metropolitan Police stated that they do not believe the death to be suspicious. However, the circumstances surrounding Patel’s death have not been disclosed.

A GoFundMe fundraiser was set up by a relative of Patel, which has raised over GBP 4,500 since last week. The funds will be used to help his family and repatriate his remains to India, where he will be laid to rest.

Mitkumar Patel came from a farmer family and had been living in a village before coming to the UK for his studies. His tragic death has left his family and friends devastated. The appeal on the fundraising page emphasizes that the funds will be safely transmitted to Patel’s family in India.

This unfortunate incident highlights the importance of safety measures and staying connected with loved ones, especially for students studying abroad. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Patel’s death, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.