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Kerala medical student Sawariya Basanth killed over ‘forced conversion’ claims in Uzbekistan

A Kerala medical student was murdered in Uzbekistan by a fellow student. The victim allegedly faced repeated demands to convert her religion before her death. Uzbek authorities have arrested the accused student in connection with the ongoing investigation. Indian authorities are assisting the victim’s family and liaising with Uzbek officials. A second post-mortem was conducted in Kerala after the body’s repatriation.

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