Indian student found dead on American university campus, investigation underway

An 18-year-old University of Illinois student was found dead on campus after being reported missing by his friends on Saturday.

The deceased, identified as Akul Dhawan, was found on West Nevada Street on Saturday morning and the University Police is currently investigating the case.

According to a statement issued by the institute, preliminary information showed that there was no foul play involved and the death has initially been ruled accidental.

According to the office of Champaign County Coroner Stephen Thuney, a preliminary autopsy showed signs of hypothermia and no major injuries. times of India informed of.

When the temperature was 1° Fahrenheit, the deceased’s roommate reported him missing. At 1:23 am on Saturday morning the student’s friend called and said he had not seen the student for about an hour and could not contact him via telephone.

At 11:08 a.m., police and emergency medical services were dispatched after the student was found on the back porch of a building by a university employee. The statement said he was already dead when he was found.

On the other hand, Dhawan’s parents are demanding answers from the university on the death of their son.

in conversation with times of IndiaThe deceased student’s father said, “Akul’s friends, who had lost contact with him, were worried that he would die of cold as he was not wearing a coat. They called the police from the place where they were and waited for half an hour for the police to arrive. No one came to help search for him at his last known location. He was found dead, less than half a block from where he was last seen.

He further said, “We are hurt by this incident and have requested the Vice Chancellor’s Office to inquire about their search and rescue procedures and whether they were followed in Akul’s case. The Vice Chancellor asked us to lodge a police complaint. When we asked the police, they sent us a form to fill but no formal complaint form.

Police also urge individuals with relevant details to contact UIPD at 217-333-1216 or Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.