Liberia Summons Indian Ambassador Over Death of Liberian Student in In

Monrovia, Liberia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Ambassador of India to Liberia, His Excellency Manoj Bihari Verma, following the death of a Liberian student in India under circumstances that remain unclear.

The meeting took place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and focused on the death of Mr. Sam Poar Juday, a 29-year-old Liberian citizen who was studying at Kalinga University in Chhattisgarh State, India. Mr. Juday’s death was reported to have occurred on December 22, 2025.

During the meeting, the Ministry expressed serious concern and called on the Government of India to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident. The Ministry also requested that an autopsy be carried out to establish the exact cause of death and to provide clarity to the family and the Liberian public.

Ambassador Verma conveyed condolences on behalf of the Government of India and assured the Ministry that Indian authorities, including the university administration and local police, are actively investigating the matter. He further pledged that the Indian Embassy would provide regular updates as the investigation progresses.

The summoning of the Indian Ambassador follows reports that Mr. Juday died under tragic and alleged violent circumstances, sparking public outrage and calls for justice from Liberians at home and in the diaspora. News of his death became public on December 23, 2025.

According to accounts from several Liberian students studying in India, Mr. Juday was allegedly beaten and pushed from a high-rise building after an altercation involving a group of South Sudanese students. However, Indian authorities have not yet issued an official statement confirming these claims.

The reported incident has sent shockwaves through Liberia’s academic and student communities, with growing demands for a swift, impartial, and transparent investigation to establish the facts surrounding Mr. Juday’s death.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it remains in close contact with the family of the deceased and is providing support during this difficult period. The Government of Liberia reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Liberians studying and working abroad and pledged to keep the public informed as more details emerge.