Nigerian Student Killed By Tractor In India..

A 25-year-old Nigerian student died on Monday afternoon (Jan. 25 ) in Jodhpur, India after being hit by a speeding tractor, police said.

The student, simply identified as Saleem, from Kano in Nigeria, had been pursuing an MSc course at the Jodhpur National University in Boranada area since last year, after he had his Bsc Chemistry in KUST Wudil, police officer Anwar Khan said. "He was walking towards his hostel around at 2:00 pm from the college, when a speeding tractor hit him from behind," said Khan.

Saleem was seriously injured and rushed to Mathura Das Mathur (MDM) Hospital, where he died during treatment. "We have informed the embassy in New Delhi and have arrested the driver of the tractor," Khan said.

Very sad. May his soul rest in Peace.

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