'Tragic': Political leaders condole Indian student's death in shelling at Ukraine's Kharkiv
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India confirmed the death of a student in shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv region this morning. Political leaders condoled the death, calling it 'tragic'.
India confirmed the death of an Indian student in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, even as intense shelling by Russian troops continued for the sixth day of the invasion.
The Ministry of External Affairs in a tweet confirmed the death of Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar, 21, hailing from Karnataka's Haveri.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called up Naveen's family and offered condolences. He consoled the family and told them the government was doing everything to get the body back.
Taking to Twitter, Bommai wrote: "Shocked on death of Naveen Gyanagoudar, student from Karnataka, in bomb shelling in Ukraine. My deep condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace. We are constantly in touch with MEA and will make all efforts to bring back his mortal remains."
Shocked on death of Naveen Gyanagoudar, student from Karnataka, in bomb shelling in Ukraine. My deep condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace.We are constantly in touch with MEA and will make all efforts to bring back his mortal remains.
It has been reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to CM Bommai and took Naveen's father's number. He will speak to Naveen's family shortly.
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