Amid scare, missing Indian-American student found in Texas

A 17-year-old Indian-American student, Ishika Thakore, who was reported missing on Monday, April 8, has been found safe, according to the Frisco Police Department in Texas.

Ishika disappeared from her home on Brownwood Drive and was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and red/green pajama pants.

Ishika's disappearance raised alarm bells even as several Indian students, who went missing, were found dead later. At least 11 Indian and Indian-origin students, all 25 and younger, have been found dead in the US in 2024.

Concerned authorities issued a Critical Missing Alert shortly thereafter.

"Frisco PD is seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Ishika Thakore, last seen Monday, Apr 8 at 11:30p in the 11900-block of Brownwood Dr. in Frisco. She is approx 5’4” and 175 lbs, last seen wearing a black, long-sleeve t-shirt and red/green pajama pants," the Frisco Police Department posted on social media.

CRITICAL MISSING-Frisco PD is seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Ishika Thakore, last seen Monday, Apr 8 at 11:30p in the 11900-block of Brownwood Dr. in Frisco. She is approx 5’4” and 175 lbs, last seen wearing a black, long-sleeve t-shirt and red/green pajama pants. pic.twitter.com/L7fDV7HuEH — Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) April 9, 2024

Following a search effort, authorities were able to locate Ishika.

"LOCATED - The 17-year-old who was the subject of our Critical Missing Alert from earlier today has been located. We'd like to thank everyone for the offers of assistance and words of support," said the Frisco Police Department in a statement.

Ishika's case comes amid ongoing concerns about the safety of Indian and Indian-origin students in the United States.

A 25-year-old, Mohammad Abdul Arfath, an Indian student missing since last month was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday.