Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Romanian PhD Student Found Dead in Varanasi
A 27-year-old Romanian woman named Philip Francisca, who was studying for her PhD at BHU in India, was found dead in her rented room in Varanasi.
The police were alerted after she did not respond to knocks on her door.
The police found her unresponsive and are investigating the cause of death, as the circumstances are suspicious.
She had a history of epilepsy and was taking medication.
Her family has been contacted through the Romanian Embassy, and the police have seized her belongings as part of the investigation.
She had a student visa valid until 2027.
A 27-year-old Romanian PhD student was found dead in Varanasi.
The deceased was identified as Philip Francisca.
Francisca was studying at BHU.
Police are investigating the cause of death.
She had a student visa valid until 2027.
- Who
- Philip Francisca, a 27-year-old Romanian PhD student.
- What
- Was found dead in her rented accommodation.
- When
- Late Friday night, reported on Saturday.
- Where
- Varanasi, India
- Why
- Cause of death is under investigation.
- Deceased
- Philip Francisca
- Age
- 27 years old
- Nationality
- Romanian
- Location of Death
- Varanasi
- Status
- PhD student at BHU
- Visa Status
- Valid until 2027
- Medical History
- Epilepsy
