The body of 34-year-old Afghan student Binullah Zia has been discovered in Gujarat, India.
Indian media report that he was found dead in his residence in the Fatehgunj area last night, and his remains have been sent for forensic examination.
While police have suggested suicide as a potential cause, an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.
Zia had been pursuing his PhD in engineering for the past two years, and his sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Afghan student community in India.
Many Afghan students abroad face significant stress due to visa uncertainties and the situation back home.
Family and friends are now anxiously awaiting the autopsy results to understand what happened to the promising scholar.
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