Hyderabad student Chandrashekar Pole fatally shot while working part-time at a gas station in Dallas, Texas. A stark reality: Indian student deaths abroad since 2018CountryTotal deathsDeaths due to violent attacksUS1419UAE1330Canada11917Qatar570Australia563Causes behind Indian student deaths abroadCauseNumber of deathsPercentage (%)Medical causes52062Suicides17020Accidents11714Violent attacks354The harsh truth about studying abroadData demands actionA 26-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad was fatally shot in Dallas, US, in a shocking incident that once again spotlights the risks Indian students face abroad. These figures mirror the huge Indian student presence in these countries.The data further categorises the nature of these deaths, showing the overwhelming majority resulted from non-violent causes. Medical issues topped the list, followed by suicides and accidents.As reported by Dataful, while violent deaths grab headlines, health and mental wellbeing issues remain the biggest killers. It calls for urgent improvements in consular services, mental health resources, and emergency response for Indian students abroad.