Kerala Medical Student Killed in Uzbekistan; Family Alleges Forced Conversion Pressure
A 22-year-old medical student from Kerala was killed in Uzbekistan, prompting a murder investigation in India after her family alleged she had been subjected to repeated pressure to convert her religion by a fellow student.
According to police, the woman died following an alleged assault during an argument with a classmate, who has been arrested by Uzbek authorities. Her family claims the suspect had repeatedly attempted to force her to convert and has called for a more extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Kerala Police have registered a murder case based on the family’s complaint and are seeking information from Uzbek investigators through India’s Ministry of External Affairs and diplomatic channels. The victim’s parents have also urged authorities to explore legal options for extraditing the accused to India, although officials say such a move would depend on international legal provisions.
The case has drawn significant attention in India, raising concerns about the safety of Indian students studying abroad and the need for close cooperation between Indian and Uzbek authorities during the investigation.
