Guwahati: An Indian student was shot dead in Toronto city of Canada on Thursday evening.
The 21-year-old deceased identified as Kartik Vasudev who is a resident of Ghaziabad.
According to reports, Vasudev was shot at the entrance of a subway station in the city.
Following the incident, he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was declared death by the hospital authorities.
Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Toronto expressed dismay over the tragic tragedy and promised to provide all possible assistance in the repatriation of the remains as soon as feasible.
Sharing the news on Twitter, India in Toronto wrote, “We are shocked and distressed at the unfortunate killing of Indian student Kartik Vasudev in a shooting incident in Toronto yesterday. We are in touch with the family and will provide all possible assistance in early repatriation of mortal remains.”
“We are shocked & distressed at the unfortunate killing of Indian student Kartik Vasudev in a shooting incident in Toronto yesterday. We are in touch with the family and will provide all possible assistance in early repatriation of mortal remains.https://t.co/r4B0QJYqNJ
— IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) April 8, 2022
However, External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday expressed grief over the death of Kartik Vasudev.
The External affairs minister tweeted, “Grieved by this tragic incident. Deepest condolences to the family.”
Grieved by this tragic incident. Deepest condolences to the family. https://t.co/guG7xMwEMt
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 8, 2022
Reports further stated, police said the suspect was last seen carrying a handgun walking south on Glen Road toward Howard Street.
It may be mentioned that Kartik was pursuing global management from Toronto-based Seneca University and was in his first year. He had shifted to Canada in January and was staying in an apartment he shared with his cousin.