New Delhi/Vancouver: Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student pursuing higher education at the University of Calgary, has died in Canada under unclear circumstances, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed on Thursday.

In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), the Consulate expressed condolences and assured the family of full support. “We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at the University of Calgary,” the statement read. “The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with her family and friends.”

As of now, Canadian authorities have not issued an official statement, and the cause of her death remains unconfirmed.

Meanwhile, an unverified social media post circulating on X has claimed that Tanya suffered a fatal heart attack. The post, which tags the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of India, appeals for assistance in repatriating her body. “Appeal for help: Tanya Tyagi, a student from Northeast Delhi, residing at 559/11D, Lane No 12, Vijay Park, passed away on June 17, 2025, reportedly due to a heart attack. The family has appealed to PM Modi for help in bringing her remains back to India,” the message reads.

Tanya’s death adds to a growing list of tragic incidents involving Indian students abroad.

Earlier this year, 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a U.S. permanent resident and student at the University of Pittsburgh, went missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. She was last seen on March 6 near the Riu Punta Cana Hotel in La Altagracia province. Spanish-language media reports describe her as last wearing a brown two-piece bikini, large round earrings, a metal anklet, and several bracelets. Despite widespread attention, her whereabouts remain unknown.

The incidents have sparked growing concern within the Indian diaspora over student safety abroad and the need for timely support from diplomatic missions.