KATHMANDU: A Nepali student studying in Houston, Texas, was shot dead in her apartment near Hillcroft, according to international media reports.

Muna Pandey, 21, originally from Bhojpur, was found with a bullet wound to her chest. Police are currently investigating the incident, as per the report by The Ditble.

Muna, who reached the US in 2021 on an F-1 visa, was studying at Houston Community College.

On Monday afternoon, apartment staff received an anonymous tip about a deceased individual inside the apartment.

They notified the police, who subsequently discovered Muna’s body in her apartment room.

Muna’s friends reported that her phone had been turned off for two days prior to the discovery, and the phone itself is currently missing.

Gautam also mentioned that Muna’s family in Nepal has been informed about the tragic incident.

Published on: 28 August 2024 | My Republica