The tragic death of Sameer Kamath, an Indian American doctoral student at Purdue University, has been confirmed by the coroner&#39s office as a suicide. Kamath, who was just 23 years old, was found deceased at Crow&#39s Grove Nature Preserve in Indiana with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The preliminary cause of death was determined through a forensic autopsy conducted by the Warren County Coroner&#39s Office.Kamath, a US citizen, had recently completed his master&#39s degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue University and was continuing his studies in the same department. The news of his death adds to a series of recent student fatalities at Purdue University, including Neel Acharya, whose death is currently under investigation, and Varun Manish Chheda, who was murdered in 2022.The death of a 23-year-old Indian-American #PurdueUniversity student Sameer Kamath in Indiana has been ruled a suicide, according to a release from a US county coroner&#39s office.Sameer Kamath, whose body was found at Crow&#39s Grove Nature Preserve in Williamsport, died from a… pic.twitter.com/sb48CriyM2— IANS (@ians_india) February 8, 2024Confirmation by Coroner&#39s OfficeWarren County Coroner Justin Brummett confirmed Kamath&#39s cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The preliminary findings were released following a forensic autopsy, with toxicology reports pending. Kamath&#39s family has been notified of the results, emphasizing the ongoing investigation involving various local and federal agencies.The Warren County Coroner&#39s Office, along with several other local and federal agencies, is actively investigating Kamath&#39s death. The coroner&#39s office has stated that Kamath&#39s family has been informed of the preliminary findings. Additionally, while discussions about suicide can be sensitive, it&#39s crucial to acknowledge that suicide is preventable and to provide resources for those in need of support.Previous Tragedies at Purdue UniversityKamath&#39s death marks another tragic incident within Purdue University&#39s recent history. Just days before Kamath&#39s passing, Neel Acharya, another Indian student, was found dead on campus after going missing. While the cause of Acharya&#39s death is still under investigation, it adds to the somber atmosphere at the university.In 2022, Purdue University faced another devastating loss when Indian-origin student Varun Manish Chheda was murdered by a fellow student. This incident highlighted broader concerns regarding campus safety and the well-being of students.For anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or in need of assistance, please reach out to the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
