Indian student from Delhi, Tanya Tyagi, who was studying at the University of Calgary in Canada, was found dead under unclear circumstances, as per the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, said on Thursday. A statement was issued by the Consulate on X, that read, “We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at the University of Calgary. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with her family & friends of the deceased,” further stating that the Consulate is in touch with the bereaved family and will assist and fulfill all necessary procedures. “The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family.”
The cause of death is yet to be confirmed as the Canadian authorities are yet to release a statement on the reason behind the death. Meanwhile, another post on X has been making rounds that tagged the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of India and claimed that Tanya suffered a fatal heart attack and sought help.
“Appeal 4 help. Tanya Tyagi, a student from Northeast Delhi residing at 559/11D, Lane No. 12, Vijay Park, had gone to Canada for studies. She died on June 17, 2025, due to a heart attack. The student’s family has appealed to PM Modi for help in bringing her body back,” the post read.
This isn’t the only case in recent times. Another 20-year-old student named Sudiksha Konanki had gone missing in March while she was vacationing in the Dominican Republic. She is a permanent resident of the United States and was studying at the University of Pittsburgh. On March 6, she was last seen at a beach near the Riu Punta Cana Hotel in La Altagracia province. Even today, despite a lot of media attention, her whereabouts remain untraced.
