According to reports, Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar, hailed from Chalageri in Karnataka's district and was heading towards railway station from his apartment, but was unfortunately killed in a missile strike. He was a student of Kharkiv National Medical University.
In an unfortunate incident, the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday stated that an Indian student, identified as Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar, was killed in shelling in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Taking to Twitter, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "With great sadness, we confirm that one Indian student was killed in shelling in Kharkiv this morning." The Ministry has made contact with his family. We express our heartfelt sympathies to the family."
With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The Ministry is in touch with his family.
We convey our deepest condolences to the family.
This news has given a shock to the Indians and they took to social media to express their disappointment, anger and anguish.
Naveen, a student from Karnataka, died in firing by a Russian fozio while on his way to Ukraine railway station.
Is the Indian government responsible for Naveen's death? The government could have saved, but Naveen was not saved, the child was killed while pleading. pic.twitter.com/aOmJ5DjylH
Naveen Kumar from Karanatak shot dead in . India should not remain neutral now. pic.twitter.com/pJgZ84PE5H
— Shobhit Kalra (@iShobhitKalra)The news of the death of an Indian student (Naveen) in the bombing in Kharkiv, Ukraine is very shocking ... I urge Russia and Ukraine to ensure the safety of Indian students ...
— Adhinarayanan K (@Adhinar57605821)
Reports of death of an Indian Student are coming in media from city.
Pray for Indians in 🙏 have been ordered to come into action. late but still, we trust in our Air Force pic.twitter.com/8iPhJFRI2Y
A sorrowful news that will struck every INDIANS heart...!!
Death of a Indian student in Russia-Ukraine war.
We all Indians request our Govt. to evacuate every Inidans as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/kf4aaeSalC
MEA should summon Russian ambassador for the death of Indian student and give a strong protest. Threats of expulsion included.
MEA should also summon the Ukrainian ambassador for them creating hurdles.
The news of the death of an Indian student in is painful. Had the government shown sensitivity, perhaps this tragic incident would not have happened.
— AFZAL HUSAIN افضل حسین (@AhusainFAIZI)The Death of Indian student in Ucrain is inefficiency of Central Government
— Nayeem Alam (@NayeemAlam6)The worst has happened which all feared. Death of an Indian student. So sad.RIPnaveen.
— Dr Navedul Haque (@DrNavedul)More deaths coming in...
Can be the bloodiest day in Indian history ..... students are being targetted 💔
What a failure to save lives 💔 https://t.co/lZ23a1JRTc
Meanwhile, the Indian government has taken the death of Indian student Naveen SG in Kharkiv shelling very seriously. The deteriorating situation in Kharkiv, according to insiders, is a major subject of concern. The government prioritises the safety and security of Indian nationals in that city. "We had already brought up with the Russian and Ukrainian Embassies the critical necessity of safe transit for Indian nationals, especially students, from Kharkiv and other cities in crisis zones," government officials said.
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