The disappearance of Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, a 25-year-old student from Telangana studying in Chicago, has alarmed the Indian community. Last seen on May 2nd, efforts to locate him have been fruitless. He vanished after allegedly traveling to Texas to meet an unidentified individual. His case highlights a troubling trend of Indian students facing danger abroad, prompting calls for increased safety measures.
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00:00 Yet another Indian student has vanished in the United States.
00:06 Over 11 students are dead since January 2024.
00:13 Who is behind the brazen targeting of our Indian students?
00:18 In Chicago, the unsettling disappearance of Rupesh Chandra, Chintakindi, a 25-year-old
00:26 student hailing from Telangana's Warangal pursuing a master's degree in Concordia University,
00:31 has sent shockwaves through the Indian community.
00:34 Last seen on 2nd of May, his absence has triggered deep concern, prompting swift action from
00:39 the Indian consulate in Chicago.
00:41 Rupesh's family, which is desperate for the answers, last communicated with him via WhatsApp
00:46 on the afternoon of 2nd of May.
00:48 Since then, all attempts to reach him have failed, leaving the loved ones anxious.
00:53 The circumstances surrounding Rupesh's disappearance are also shrouded in mystery.
00:57 According to the reports, he vanished from the 4300 block of N Sheridan Road, leaving
01:02 behind a perplexing void.
01:05 His roommates, however, in a baffling turn of events have mentioned that he had ventured
01:09 out to meet someone from Texas, but the identity of this individual remains unknown.
01:15 His father, Chintakindi Sadanandam, has also voiced concern, expressing concern and anxiety
01:21 about the whereabouts and intention of the person Rupesh intended to meet.
01:27 Despite the family's frantic efforts, including filing a missing person report in the Chicago
01:31 Police, progress has been frustratingly slow.
01:35 Their plea for assistance has encountered obstacles, with authorities allegedly failing
01:40 to provide adequate support and responsiveness.
01:43 The lack of urgency from law enforcement has compounded the family's anguish, amplifying
01:48 their sense of helplessness and vulnerability.
01:51 The primary objective right now is to locate Rupesh and ensure his safety, sparing no effort
01:55 in this endeavour.
01:56 Additionally, the consulate has reached out to Union Minister of Culture G Kishan Reddy,
02:01 seeking intervention and heightened attention to the matter.
02:05 Rupesh's case adds to the concerning trend of Indian students encountering perilous situations
02:10 in the United States.
02:11 The recent incident involving Muhammad Abdul Arfat and Omar Sattesai Gaddeh serves as a
02:15 stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by the students pursuing higher education
02:20 abroad.
02:21 These distressing occurrences underscore the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and
02:26 proactive measures to safeguard the well-being of Indian students studying overseas.
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