Jaspal Singh was awaiting deportation to India, following his illegal entry into the US.

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been at least half a dozen deaths of Indian and Indian-origin students in the US. The alarming rise in the number of attacks has caused concern among the community.

The Indian Consulate said in a post on X that it is in touch with Arfath’s family and authorities in the US. “We are working with local law enforcement agencies to find him at the earliest.” Arfath’s roommates in the US informed his father that they have lodged a missing persons complaint with Cleveland Police.