India, March 4 -- The bereaved family of Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old student at the University of Texas, who was tragically shot by a gunman in an Austin bar, released a statement following the identification of their daughter as the second victim of the shooting.

Expressing deep sorrow and overwhelming grief, the family confirmed the tragic loss of their "beloved daughter in the recent terrorist attack" in the US. "She was 21 years of age and our only child. Our hearts are broken beyond words," Savitha's parents stated.

"Savitha was a bright, compassionate, and deeply caring young woman whose presence brought warmth, comfort, and joy to everyone who knew her. She was a dedicated student at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs Sc...