Indian Student Found Dead in Thames River near London
NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old Indian student, who had arrived in the United Kingdom in September for higher studies, has been discovered dead in the Thames River near London. Mitkumar Patel was reported missing on November 17, and his body was found near Canary Wharf in east London on November 21 by the Metropolitan Police. The police have stated that the death is not believed to be suspicious.
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Patel’s family reported him missing after he failed to return home from a walk and left his set of keys behind. In response to his tragic death, a relative of the deceased has launched an online fundraiser that has already raised over GBP 4,500. The funds will be used to support Patel’s family in India and to transport his body back to his hometown.
According to reports, Patel was due to start a degree at Sheffield Hallam University and had a part-time job lined up. He was staying in London but was planning to move to Sheffield on November 20.
The news of Patel’s untimely demise has shocked the Indian student community in the UK. Friends and acquaintances have expressed their condolences and shared memories of Patel on social media platforms.
The Indian High Commission in London has been informed about the incident, and officials are in contact with Patel’s family to provide assistance and support during this difficult time.
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The discovery of Patel’s body in the Thames River has raised concerns about the safety of international students in the UK. Authorities are urging students to take precautions and be vigilant while moving around the city.
The exact cause of Mitkumar Patel’s death is yet to be determined, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to establish the circumstances surrounding his passing. The Indian student community in the UK is mourning the loss of a promising young individual whose life was cut short tragically.
