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Indian Medical Student Found Dead in Bangladesh Pond
An Indian student enrolled at Eastern Medical College in Bangladesh has been found dead in a pond near the campus, days after going missing. The student had left the college to dine at an Indian restaurant on Monday before disappearing.
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Adnan Altaf, a student at Eastern Medical College in Burichang upazila, was reported missing on Monday after he stepped out from the campus to have dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant. The 20-year-old did not return to the college following his outing, prompting authorities to launch a search operation.
The student's body was recovered from a pond in the vicinity of the college campus on Wednesday, according to local officials. The discovery has raised concerns about student safety in the region, particularly for Indian nationals studying at educational institutions across Bangladesh.
Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Initial reports suggest the student may have drowned, though authorities are examining all possibilities as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Eastern Medical College, located in the Kishoreganj district, hosts numerous international students, including a significant number from India. The incident has prompted the institution to review safety protocols and security measures on campus.