Kerala medical student killed in Uzbekistan; family alleges classmate forced her to convert

A Kerala medical student has been tragically killed in Uzbekistan, and her family is alleging that her death was a result of a classmate forcing her to convert to Islam. The family is demanding that the investigation be conducted in Kerala and that the accused be extradited from Uzbekistan for trial. This case highlights the dire need for better international cooperation in tackling issues of cultural and religious coercion, and it underscores the importance of ensuring student safety abroad. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter measures to protect Indian students studying overseas.