As an Indian-American immigrant myself, and having also lost a daughter, my first-born, highly educated beautiful child, I profoundly feel the loss of their son. You come to a new country with opportunities, you make a beautiful child, you spend your life savings on their education, they turn out brilliant with their whole shining future ahead of them, grandchildren, your happy retirement, and enjoyment of your children as adults, all gone in one tragic moment. My deepest condolences to the parents of Varun. I truly feel your pain. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and I send you strength to see this through. From California. Rest in peace, Varun. ♥🙏

RIP to this young man. I really hate when reporters ask a victims family, what will you miss the most? What do you think they'll miss, like the presence of their son, for one thing!

I teared up when Varun’s mother started crying. What a senseless act. No one drops their kid off to college thinking that he will be randomly stabbed to death, unprovoked, by his roommate. I am full of admiration for the grace and dignity of Varun’s parents in the face of such a horrific tragedy. God bless Varun and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his poor suffering mother.

His poor mama, my heart goes out to her

“What do you think you’ll miss the most?” What kind of question is that? I think they’ll miss every single detail of their son equally since he’s not here anymore. Feels very insensitive.

The sadness, sorrow, pain and grief on his mother’s face is so hard to watch . My sincerest condolences from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ..

This reminds me of when a girl I grew up with died in a hit and run on her first day of college, walking to her first class. She was a smart, sweet girl and it was just so sudden

I have a 3 month old daughter. Grown man but I couldn't stop tears when I saw the mother recollecting her best moments with her son. Nothing that you do can bring the moments back.

As a Purdue community member I am deeply sorry none of this should have happened the loss of your son sends all of us deep sorrows nothing I could say would make anything better our condolences are with you

I am so sorry. He looked like a beautiful boy and these parents are the epitome of grace, even in their tragedy.

I feel ultimate grief for these parents. This should have never happened.

TO the parents of Varun...as a parent and as a Purdue parent...you are in my familys thoughts and prayers. We will do our part in honoring him as well by doing our best to always be kind towards others and show compassion not only to those we know and love but also towards strangers. I will be donating this holiday season in his name.

I just can’t understand why someone would do this. My heart goes out to the parents and the family 😢❤

That is scary. You never know about people.

Y’all sometimes there is no motive . Just evil .

Grief like this changes you forever. You’ll never truly get over that feeling.

These parents are in so much pain. You can feel it in their voice. This should’ve never happened to their precious child. 😢

My heart breaks for the family of this young man who was senselessly murdered. He was their "miracle child" 😞💔🖤

I grieve for this family, his roommate is a disgrace to his family and mankind, I will pray for this family to heal and we will all never forget how beautiful of a son you had, 😢 rest in peace 🙏

This is absolutely horrific! My heart and prayers go out to this family. Such a heart break.

He looks so much like his mother, what an awful tragedy for the world and for his family💔

Sending a virtual hug to the parents. May God strengthen them both. 😔

No parent deserves to go through something this. Praying for the family 🙏

I'm so sorry for your loss. Seem like a beautiful family. Psychological evaluation may have to be introduced at campuses for all boarding students after this tragedy.

I am so heartbroken for these dear parents and all those who love Varun Chheda. My grandson occupies the dorm room directly above and this unthinkable tragedy shook us to the core. Sending love, light, and blessings to the family.

Thank you for everything young man. You’ve inspired a student like me. May your legacy and story be told and continue to change lives.

This is so senseless and devastating. Prayers of healing to the family, and hope you get the support from the school. ✨️ 💐

Absolutely heart-breaking. Sending the parents my thoughts, prayers and love.

I don’t easily get moved by unfortunate events, but this one made me tear up. 😢 The sadness in the parent’s faces broke my heart.

I am so so so sorry this happened to your family. My heart is broken for you and wish you strength through this time.

I'm so heart broken for the family. Definitely keeping them in my thoughts.

As a parent myself I couldn't control my sadness for the parents of varun may God comfort you both 🙏 and may this amazing young man rest in peace 🙏

Dear God, my heart aches with and for this family. I cannot imagine the overwhelming grief they're experiencing (it is immensely painful to watch his mother in mourning). I pray earnestly that God will fill their hearts and minds with a peace and joy for the memory of their beloved Varun (a peace and joy that surpasses understanding for why this happened. I pray that the family is surrounded by a community of people who lovingly come alongside them in this dark season. Know that you are not alone, your words are heard, felt, and acknowledged. From my Indianapolis family to yours, we love you dearly.

This is such a senseless tragedy and my heart goes out to his parents

So painful on their extremely tragic loss. I prayed for them.

Why is the reporter smiling all the time? When she was describing she was smiling? Why??

My heart aches for this family....My deepest condolences on your monumental loss💜.

So sad, no parents should ever go through this

We live daily with monsters. These monsters just walk around hurting and harming kindhearted individuals. I pray this family will find peace after this tragedy 🙇‍♀🙇‍♀💔💔

My God so tragic.Prayers of comfort and strength to the family.

Just absolutely awful. I am heartbroken for Varun’s family. So devastating.

Many go to school and are paired with unknown roommates. I had 4 in college and always worried about this. All sleeping quarters should be secured, even from roommates.

I am heartbroken by this. I am so sorry this happened. I pray his family’s hearts will mend.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Words are not enough.

This is so devastating and tragic. My heart goes out to his parents! 🙏

This is so devastating and tragic.😥 My heart goes out to his parents. RIP Varun.⚘️

So so sorry for ur loss. This shouldn't happen when we just send our kids to school . Senseless loss of a wonderful young man.

Senseless tragedy. I pray for justice for the family ⚖️👩🏻‍⚖️

This is so heartbreaking for their son to be taken away like this

Can’t even imagine their grief. Such a senseless tragedy. May Varun, Rest In Peace 🙏🏼

May He R.I.P so sad prayers for his family 🙏🏽🕊

The dorm pair systems are just awful in US. The university takes forever (or don’t) to allow students to switch rooms. The school just charges freshman so much so stay in dorms but could not even provide these kids a safe and suitable environment for school/work. No wonder tragedy happens.

It is so hard to live without him for them. That void will remain forever! Stay strong parents. My heart goes out to you!

My prayers are with them❤ I can’t imagine loosing a child especially at university where you’re ensured your child is safe and there to learn! So sad

My prayers go out to this beautiful family who lost their son.

This is so sad! ❤️🙏

I feel so sorry! He looked just like his dad, so innocent and humble ;( Wish their family prospers.

Such a tragic painful loss for the family. How a parent is suppose to react to losing a young son - my heart bleeds for the parents and his sister. May God give them strength to bear the dimming of this light in their life.

Another precious soul gone too soon.

I am a 1987 Purdue Alumnus with a Liberal Arts degree. I cannot convey my grief over this enough. This is a terribly senseless act. Purdue has always been a safe campus compared to other large universities. My deepest condolences to the family and his friends.

Sad to see parents go through this.

Senseless indeed. My Heart Breaks for his parents

That's sad rip to the young man that lost his life.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

They are so dignified in their grief! Just shows their son must have been raised in a similar manner. May God bless them, and give them strength to carry on through life positively!

Truly heartbreaking. I feel for the parents. RIP Varun+

Prayers to the family.

Keeping the family lifted highhhhhh in prayer. May he RIP...

My heart goes out to this family, this is A parent's worst nightmare, out of the blue sudden death is the hardest thing to endure, may he Rip and perpetual light shine upon him 🙏🙏

this is heartbreaking my sincere condolences 🙏🏼🕊️

This is ridiculous and so sad...senseless because we need more context, but what an unfortunate tragedy

So sorry to his parents 💔🙏💔

Sorry for your loss,our deepest condolences to Varun's parents and family.May God give you both the strength to go through this period of grief with patience!!

This is so heartbreaking. May God heal their hearts.

This deeply Saddened me, My heart and prayers goes out to family. This should never happen to anyone.🙏

So sad.😢Prayers for his family🙏💚💙

I'm sorry for your loss; may God keep you through this.

Please don't call parents of such order grief and ask them stupid question like What do you miss most about him ? Would you like answering such questions...

I'm willing to bet his roommate showed signs before he went to the university and his parents sent him anyhow. It wouldn't surprise me if they find out he was a troubled child. If they do, his parents need to be charged as well for not getting him help and for sending him to school knowing he has issues.. this was a senseless loss. Sending prayers to this family.

Prayers and our love go out to this beautiful family who just lost the most precious thing life gives you. God Bless🙏😇and may he comfort your family during this difficult time.

Is feeling never go way,poor lady my condolences and prayers. 🙏

Sincere condolence to the parent . Praying for the departed beautiful soul .

It appears these lovely parent have another child. So very sad. My deepest and sincere condolences.

😭😭😭I am praying for strength n peace for the parents.🙏🏽💪🏽💞

This is heartbreaking. I cannot imagine life without my son. This is why I preferred living off campus. You can't really choose your roommate in the school dorm so chances are you might end up with someone whose real character is hidden for as long as they want it to be. If you take a life, you don't deserve to live. May he rest in perfect peace.

Why is this happening to innocent kids all over the world? why Lord? My heart aches for his mum and his family

So horrible! The way he was killed sounded like torture. Praying for comfort and peace as these beautiful people are grieving. Praying for justice for this amazing young man. 🙏🏻

This has been on my mind since it occurred, just why why why why why!!????? He is gone, life ended so senseless! I just hope his family can one day find peace. So tragic.

Sending prayers 🙏🤲

Prayers to the Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Lord, please help this family. I can't imagine the pain.

Can't imagine the pain that Varun's parents are going through. Prayers for his family. Such a senseless act. I hope that all the parents bring up their kids well otherwise they harm others for no reason and cause endless suffering.

Praying for this parents.

No words…..rip ❤️🙏🏽

R.I.P ❤ and so sorry for your loss.

Praying for your family 🙏🏽❤️

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

That is so sad ,started crying when the mom started crying ...so sorry for your loss so senseless..God is with you ..

So sad, seems like he had a bright future ahead of him too. RIP Varun. You’ll be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Gone way too soon 😢 ❤️.

Praying for this family. This is so sad.