Weizmann Institute Doctorate Student Killed in India

A Rehovot Resident "was murdered this week in the Rajasthan province of India, Israel Radio reported on Friday.

Vadim Shpitalnik, 30, was studying for a doctorate at the Weizmann Institute Condensed Matter Department and traveled to India as part of his studies. After completing his academic work in India, he decided to tour the Rajasthan province, an area popular with Israeli backpackers.

India police suspect Shvitlanik was robbed and then killed by a blow to the head from a blunt object, Israel Radio reported.

In July, Israeli tourist Dror Shek, 23, was murdered in the Manali area of northern India by robbers who ambushed him on a remote village road."

Israeli citizen reportedly murdered by robbers in India. Haaretz.com (15 Feb 2008) [FullText]