Indian Consulate says following up probe on Kolkata dancer's death in Missouri

The Indian Consulate in Chicago has said it was following up on investigations in connection with the demise of an Indian dancer, Amarnath Ghosh, who was allegedly shot dead by an unknown assailant in St Louis, Missouri in the United States.

In a social media post, the consulate also offered deep condolences to the family and friends of the dancer.Â

“Deep condolences to family & friends of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri. We are following up forensic, investigation with police & providing support,” the Indian Consulate in Chicago said.Â

Statement by the Indian Consulate

The incident was flagged by television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who said that her close friend, Ghosh, was shot dead in St Louis on Tuesday.Â

Further, the actor urged the Indian Embassy and External Minister S Jaishankar to initiate an investigation into the matter.

Ghosh hailed from Kolkata and was pursuing a PhD in the US. Both of his parents had passed away, the actor revealed.Â

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