Ahmedabad MBBS student Dhvanit Rajdeep was found dead in Georgia's Mtkvari River after being missing for over two weeks.
Rajdeep, a student at Caucasus International University, last contacted his family on May 14.
His family had alleged harassment, threats, and financial extortion before his disappearance.
Georgian authorities have launched an investigation under Article 115 of the Criminal Code.
Rajdeep's family had sought assistance from the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs during the search.
Ahmedabad, India May 30, 2026: An Indian medical student from Ahmedabad who had been missing in Georgia for more than two weeks has been found dead in the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, according to Georgian authorities.
Dhvanit Rajdeep, a medical student at Caucasus International University, had been missing since May 14. Georgian police confirmed that his body was recovered from the river after an extensive search operation. Authorities have launched an investigation under Article 115 of Georgia's Criminal Code, which concerns incitement to suicide. Georgian media noted that Article 115 is routinely invoked when authorities investigate unexplained deaths and does not by itself indicate that investigators have concluded the death was a suicide.
At the time of publication, officials had not announced a cause of death or indicated whether foul play was involved.
Rajdeep, who was originally from Ahmedabad's Viratnagar area, had initially travelled to Ukraine to pursue medical education. Following the disruption caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, he relocated to Georgia and continued his studies at Caucasus International University in Tbilisi. Georgia has become a popular destination for Indian students pursuing medical education abroad, particularly after the disruption of medical studies in Ukraine following the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to family members, Rajdeep was in the ninth semester of his medical course.
His family said they last spoke with him on May 14. According to his father, Dr. Mayur Rajdeep, the final conversation ended abruptly when the call disconnected. Subsequent attempts to contact him were unsuccessful, and his phone remained switched off.
According to Caucasus International University, Rajdeep was last seen on May 14 at approximately 3:30 pm near the Caucasus Medical Centre in Tbilisi's Saburtalo district.
Caucasus International University stated that it learned about Rajdeep's disappearance on May 15 and immediately notified emergency services. The institution said it has cooperated with investigators and maintained communication with the student's family and the Indian Embassy throughout the investigation.
Before his disappearance, Rajdeep had reportedly informed his family about difficulties at the accommodation where he had been staying.
According to family members, he had been involved in a dispute with individuals at his paying guest accommodation after deciding to move out and relocate to another residence. His father alleged that food, clothes, and money had gone missing during his stay and that tensions escalated when he requested the return of his security deposit.
The family further alleged that Rajdeep received threats after informing those at the accommodation that he intended to leave. They claimed that he had already moved part of his belongings to a new residence before returning to collect his remaining possessions and hand over the keys.
According to the family's account, he was pressured to make additional payments related to accommodation expenses and property damage claims. Family members also alleged that threatening messages and phone calls were made to both Rajdeep and his father during the dispute.
The family has additionally alleged that approximately USD 6,500 was taken from Rajdeep's account during the incident. These allegations have not been independently verified by investigators and remain part of the ongoing inquiry.
Concerned about the situation, Rajdeep's family arranged for him to return to India. According to relatives, he was expected to travel back to Ahmedabad on May 14 and had collected his passport, mobile phone, and other belongings in preparation for the journey.
However, communication ceased on the day of his planned departure. His family subsequently contacted the Indian Embassy in Georgia, university authorities, and local police.
As search efforts continued, Rajdeep's elder brother travelled from Canada to Georgia to assist in locating him and remained in contact with police, university officials, and embassy representatives throughout the search operation.
The family appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance. Ahmedabad West Member of Parliament Dinesh Makwana also confirmed that he had raised the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs after being approached by the family.
MedBound Times had previously reported on Rajdeep's disappearance after his family alleged harassment and sought government intervention to help locate him.
After more than two weeks of uncertainty, Georgian authorities recovered Rajdeep's body from the Mtkvari River. Indian media reported that authorities were conducting DNA testing after a body was recovered from the river, as prolonged exposure to water reportedly made visual identification difficult.
Georgian authorities have not publicly released findings regarding the circumstances leading to Rajdeep's death. The investigation remains ongoing.
The death has drawn attention in both India and Georgia, particularly among international students studying abroad.
Investigators are continuing to examine the events leading up to Rajdeep's disappearance and death. Authorities have not announced whether the case involves suicide, accidental death, or any criminal act.
Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
(Rh/MSM)