American nightmare: Beneath glossy stories of Indian diaspora lies a darker reality

Justice remains elusive for Indian students abroad, with cases like Nikita Godishala’s stalled and prime accused absconding. A troubling trend reveals 141 Indian student deaths in the US between 2021-2025 from various causes. Mohammed Abdul Arfath’s perplexing death, following a ransom call and his body found in Lake Erie, highlights unresolved investigations and unanswered questions plaguing grieving families.