Two Indian-Origin UMass Amherst Students Die
AMHERST, Mass.— Two students of Indian origin at University of Massachusetts Amherst have died this month, according to a post on the university’s Student Loss and Remembrance page.
The students were identified as Swetha Krishnan and Rhea Veerareddy. No additional details about the circumstances of their deaths were provided by the university. The dates of death were also not announced.
A university spokesperson told INDIA New England News that she could not confirm further information, aside from verifying that Veerareddy was registered as a student at UMass Amherst.
“The death of a student in the campus community is a tragic event and the university is committed to responding with care and support. Grieving family members, friends, faculty, and others who knew the student may all have different needs for support to help cope with the loss and begin the healing process,” says the University’s Loss and Remembrance
Additional information circulating online has focused on Veerareddy. A notice published on MemorialSources.com, which linked to an obituary page, stated:
“Rhea Veerareddy Obituary – Death: Rhea Veerareddy, a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has passed away, leaving behind a grieving campus community and loved ones who are mourning her sudden loss,” according to MemorialSources.com website, which linked to her obituary page at Nybreakingnews.site read:
“Rhea Veerareddy Obituary – Death: Rhea Veerareddy, a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has passed away, leaving behind a grieving campus community and loved ones who are mourning her sudden loss.
Rhea Veerareddy’s death has brought deep sorrow to fellow students, faculty, and all who knew her. News of her passing has circulated widely, with many expressing shock and heartbreak over the loss of a young life full of promise.
A member of the University of Massachusetts Amherst community, Veerareddy was known among peers as a bright and dedicated student. Friends and classmates remember her for her kindness, warmth, and the meaningful connections she built during her time at the university.
Though details surrounding her death have not been fully disclosed, tributes continue to reflect on the positive impact she had on those around her.
As the Amherst community comes together in grief, many are honoring her memory by sharing stories, offering condolences, and supporting one another during this difficult time.
Rhea Veerareddy is remembered as a beloved daughter, friend, and student whose life, though tragically cut short, touched many.
Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Rest in peace, Rhea Veerareddy.”
No additional publicly available information was immediately found regarding Krishnan.
The university’s remembrance page serves as a place to acknowledge members of the campus community who have passed away, as students, faculty, and staff continue to mourn the losses.
