Tufts University has confirmed that one of its PhD students, Rumeysa Ozturk, has been detained and her visa has been terminated. Ozturk, a Turkish national, is currently in custody, according to her lawyer, Mahsa Khanbabai. The reasons for her detention and the subsequent visa revocation are not immediately clear.
Tufts University released a statement acknowledging the situation and stating they are cooperating with the relevant authorities. The university also indicated that resources are being made available to students and faculty who may be impacted by these events.
This is a developing story and further information will be provided as it becomes available. Efforts to reach Ozturk and her legal counsel for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
Tufts PhD Student Detained, Visa Revoked, University Confirms
A Tufts University PhD student, identified as Rumeysa Ozturk, has been taken into custody, according to her lawyer. The university confirmed that Ozturk's visa has been terminated. Details surrounding the detention and visa revocation remain unclear. University officials are reportedly cooperating with authorities while providing resources to students and faculty affected by the situation.
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