ABVP Demands NIA Probe Into Indian Medical Student’s Murder in Uzbekistan, Seeks Strict Action
Tds Virals New Delhi: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the murder of Indian medical student Savariya Basant, who was killed on July 3 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The student was pursuing her MBBS degree at Bukhara State Medical Institute.
ABVP stated that the case deserves a thorough, impartial, and time-bound investigation. The student organization said that if investigators uncover any evidence of an organized network, financial support, or international links behind the crime, those aspects should also be investigated comprehensively.
According to local authorities in Uzbekistan, one of Savariya Basant’s classmates has already been arrested in connection with the murder. However, the victim’s family has alleged that she was allegedly facing pressure to convert her religion before the incident. These allegations have not been officially confirmed, and the investigation is still ongoing.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, ABVP said that the case does not appear to be merely an ordinary criminal incident at first glance. The organization urged authorities to uncover the complete truth if any organized criminal network or extremist elements are found to be involved during the investigation.
The student body also referred to a resolution passed during its recent National Executive Council meeting in Bhubaneswar, where concerns were raised over crimes involving women, fraudulent religious conversion, fake identities, cyber blackmail, and psychological harassment. ABVP described such incidents as a serious threat to women’s safety and social harmony.
The organization has appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to coordinate with the Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan and the Uzbek authorities to ensure swift legal action against those responsible. It also called for stronger security measures to protect Indian students, especially women, studying abroad.
In addition, ABVP has urged the government to introduce stricter laws to combat organized crimes involving exploitation of women, cyber blackmail, forced religious conversion through deception, and other related offenses. The organization recommended faster investigations, speedy trials, awareness campaigns in educational institutions, and wider implementation of women empowerment initiatives such as Mission Sahasi.
ABVP National General Secretary Dr. Virendra Singh Solanki described the incident as deeply tragic and extremely serious. He stated that if the investigation reveals the involvement of any organized criminal network or extremist system, every aspect should be exposed transparently. He reiterated ABVP’s demand for an NIA investigation, strict punishment for the guilty, improved safety mechanisms for Indian students overseas, and stronger legal provisions to prevent such crimes in the future.
The case has sparked nationwide concern over the safety of Indian students studying abroad. While the investigation in Uzbekistan continues, authorities have not officially confirmed the family’s allegations regarding religious conversion. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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