Indian classical dancer Amarnath Ghosh killed in US, Chicago Consulate says it has taken up case strongly with American authorities

The consulate also offered condolences to the family members over the death of the dancer who was allegedly shot dead in St Louis, Missouri in the United States by unknown attackers.

"Deep condolences to family & friends of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri. We are following up forensic, investigation with police & providing support. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia," the Indian Consulate in Chicago posted on X.

"Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia," the post said.

The incident was flagged by television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee who recently wrote on X: "My friend #Amarnathghosh was shot & killed in St louis academy neigbourhood, US on tuesday evening."

She further said: "Only child in the family, mother died 3 years back. Father passed away during his childhood."

She said the danced hailed from the east Indian city of Kolkata.

"Well the reason , accused details everything are not revealed yet or perhaps no one left in his family to fight for it except his few friends. He was from kolkata. Excellent dancer , was pursuing PHD , was taking an evening walk and suddenly he was shot multiple times by an unknown," the actress wrote on X.

She tagged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Indian PM Narendra Modi in her post.

Several Indians were reported dead in separate incidents across the first two months of the year.