Indian PhD candidate flees U.S. over Hamas accusations

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian PhD candidate at Columbia University, has left the U.S. for Canada after being disenrolled and having her visa revoked. She was accused of supporting Hamas, but she claims to have done no activism. Srinivasan reported that U.S. immigration agents raided her apartment, prompting her to seek legal help. She expressed fear of retaliation and uncertainty about the charges against her, noting a shift in university support during this time. She described a tense atmosphere on campus related to political debates and mentioned other students facing similar issues. Srinivasan is seeking assistance from the Indian government to regain her visa and complete her studies.