An Indian student, Tanya Tyagi, who was pursuing her Master’s in Food Safety and Quality at the University of Calgary in Canada, has died under unclear circumstances. The incident, confirmed by the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver on Thursday, has sparked concern among the Indian community abroad. The Consulate expressed condolences and assured full support to her family. Authorities in Canada are currently investigating the cause of her death, though no official statement has been released so far.

According to an unverified post on social media, Tanya reportedly suffered a heart attack on June 17, 2025. The same post appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to help bring her body back to India. The student, originally from Northeast Delhi, had moved to Canada for higher studies. Her family, reportedly unaware of the procedural steps to repatriate her remains, has sought government support for the process. The Indian Consulate is actively coordinating with local authorities to assist with necessary arrangements.

Tanya Tyagi had a strong academic and professional background. A graduate in Biotechnology from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, she had interned at several companies, including DP Jindal Group, Enviro Lab, and Zippy Edible Products. She also had experience in market research and retail management. Her untimely death follows a string of recent tragedies involving Indian students abroad. Just weeks ago, Vanshika Saini was found dead in Ottawa after going missing, and earlier this year, Harsimrat Randhawa was killed by a stray bullet in Canada. In a separate incident, 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki went missing in the Dominican Republic during spring break, with her family now seeking closure. These incidents have intensified concerns about the safety and well-being of Indian students overseas.