Ukraine-Russia War: Indian student killed in heavy shelling in Kharkiv, say reports

New Delhi: India Student Naveen has been shot dead in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, said reports. According to reports, he was the 4th year  student of Kharkiv Medical University Naveen Shekhararappa Gyanagoudar.

Naveen SG, from Chalageri in Karnataka was shot dead by Russian Forces in front of Super Market. He was 21.

External Affairs Ministery Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi confirmed the news and said that the Indian student lost his in the on-going shelling in Kharkiv this morning.

According to Naveen’s hostel mat, he was shot dead around 10.30 am Ukrainian time while he was standing in the queue before a grocery shop when suddenly the Russian army fired at people.

Following this incident, MEA said that the Government is in touch with his family. They also conveyed their deepest condolences.

Earlier in the day, Indian Embassy in Ukraine advised all the Indian nationals including students to leave Kyiv urgently.

Also, videos showed that extensive damages have been done from the Russian military attack. One video that is doing round son social media showed the city’s largest government building blown up.

#UkraineRussiaWar: Russian airstrike hits Kharkiv govt headquarters in eastern Ukraine pic.twitter.com/1MkYrXaGUU

— Neha Singh (@NehaSingh1912) March 1, 2022

Condolences pour in for Naveen:

Received the tragic news of an Indian student Naveen losing his life in Ukraine.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

I reiterate, GOI needs a strategic plan for safe evacuation.

Every minute is precious.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 1, 2022

An Indian student is now a casualty of the Ukraine invasion .. feel terrible for the family .. deepest condolences.. hope we can get all our citizens home safe and soon. ??

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) March 1, 2022

We are Sorry Naveen.. RIP ??? pic.twitter.com/pWhK1sbRYY

— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) March 1, 2022

India Student Naveen Shot dead in Kharkiv #Ukraine. He was 4th year Student hailing from Karnataka, Naveen was shot dead by Russian Forces in front of Super Market. pic.twitter.com/tnij4vZji9

— Nasir Khuehami (ناصر کہویہامی) (@NasirKhuehami) March 1, 2022

Shame on Modi govt on delaying the evacuation of Indian students in Ukraine. The blood of Naveen & the safety of all Indian students and expats in Ukraine is on BJP govt. Action is needed; Not Jhumlas! pic.twitter.com/yqBIKC8rMa

— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) March 1, 2022

More details awaited.