Indian student missing for 21 days found dead in Scotland’s Almond River; investigation underway

Search for missing Kerala student Santra Elizabeth Saju ends in tragedy The body of Santra Elizabeth Saju, a 22-year-old student from Kolenchery in Kerala, who had been missing since earlier this month, has been discovered in Almond River near Newbridge, a village close to Edinburgh, Scotland. While formal identification is still awaited, Police Scotland has […] The post Indian student missing for 21 days found dead in Scotland’s Almond River; investigation underway appeared first on PGurus.

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Indian student missing for 21 days found dead in Scotland’s Almond River; investigation underway
While the circumstances surrounding Santra Saju’s death are not deemed suspicious, authorities continue their investigation to provide clarity

Search for missing Kerala student Santra Elizabeth Saju ends in tragedy

The body of Santra Elizabeth Saju, a 22-year-old student from Kolenchery in Kerala, who had been missing since earlier this month, has been discovered in Almond River near Newbridge, a village close to Edinburgh, Scotland. While formal identification is still awaited, Police Scotland has informed her family about the discovery.

Saju, who was pursuing her studies at Heriot-Watt University, was last seen at an Asda store in Livingston, west of Edinburgh, between 9:10 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on December 6. She was reportedly wearing a black face mask and a black winter coat at the time. Friends and family, who described her disappearance as “very out of character,” had been anxiously awaiting news, as per report.

Discovery of the body

Police Scotland reported being alerted to the presence of a body in the water around 11:55 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Formal identification has still to take place, however, the family of Santra Saju, 22, has been informed. The death is not believed to be suspicious,” the police said in a statement.

A report on the case will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, Scotland’s prosecution and death investigation body, as per standard procedure.

Police stated, “Formal identification is yet to take place; however, the family of Santra Saju has been informed.” Authorities have also confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, ruling out third-party involvement, the report added.

Details from the investigation

Inspector Alison Lawrie from Corstorphine Police Station shared insights from the investigation. CCTV footage revealed that Saju had picked up a distinctive black-and-white shopper-style bag from an address in Burnvale on the evening of December 6. However, she did not have the bag when she entered the supermarket later that night.

“We are continuing to review CCTV footage and have released images of Santra from the supermarket in the hope that someone will recognize her. Extensive enquiries are being carried out in an effort to trace her,” Inspector Lawrie said.

While the circumstances surrounding Santra Saju’s death are not deemed suspicious, authorities continue their investigation to provide clarity.

Concerns from family and friends

Saju’s friends and family described her disappearance as out of character and expressed increasing concern for her safety. The case garnered significant attention, with appeals for information widely circulated.

Unrelated incidents of violence and missing persons

In the past five years, 633 Indian students have tragically lost their lives while studying abroad, with Canada recording the highest number of fatalities at 172 cases, according to data presented by the government in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Additionally, 19 Indian students died overseas due to attacks and terrorism-related incidents.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, shared these statistics. The United States reported 108 deaths, the United Kingdom recorded 58, Australia accounted for 57, and 37 Indian students died in Russia. There were 24 deaths in Germany, 18 in Ukraine, and 12 each in Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Cyprus, while China reported eight cases.

“Over the last five years, 633 deaths of Indian students abroad have been reported due to a variety of reasons, including natural causes, accidents, and medical conditions,” the Minister noted in a written statement. He emphasized that the safety and well-being of Indian students studying overseas remain a top priority for the Indian government. Diplomatic missions and posts abroad actively maintain regular contact with students enrolled in international universities to ensure their welfare.

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