A student from the National University who had been missing since August is found dead; this is what is known

His relatives lost track of him when he returned to Medellín from Nariño.

News Antioch.

The city of Medellín woke up shocked this Wednesday, October 22, after confirming the lifeless discovery of Angie Pahola Tovar Calpalast semester student Administrative Engineering at the National University of ColombiaMedellín headquarters. The young woman had been reported missing since August 27, and her search kept family, friends and colleagues on alert for almost two months. The university confirmed the news in a statement in which it deeply regretted her death and expressed its solidarity with the student’s loved ones.

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According to preliminary information, the body of Angie Pahola26 years old and originally from Guachucal, Narinowas found this week, although authorities have not revealed the exact location or circumstances under which the discovery occurred. The Attorney General’s Office assumed the investigation to clarify the facts.

Angie Pahola had been intercepted at an illegal checkpoint in the village of El Túnel, a rural area between the municipalities of Popayán and Piendamó, by an armed group apparently linked to the FARC dissidents. The young woman was returning to Medellín from Nariño to start her last university semester.

Since the end of August, when her disappearance was reported, the academic community launched an intense campaign on social networks to find her. Students and teachers organized search days and rallies in different parts of the city, demanding concrete results. The news of her death has generated deep sadness among those who hoped to see her alive again and reopens the debate about the safety of young people in urban environments.

In its official statement, the National University highlighted that Angie Pahola was an exemplary student, committed to her career and recognized for her leadership and joy. “The loss of Angie Pahola hurts us deeply and reminds us of the urgency of building a country of peace, where youth can live and develop without fear,” the institution said. In addition, he announced that he will continue to provide psychosocial support to those close to him and members of the university community affected by the news.

Judicial authorities are advancing forensic analyzes to establish the causes of death and determine if third parties are involved. The case has been taken on as a priority by the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI), which collects evidence and testimonies to clarify the context in which the young woman disappeared. So far, no hypothesis has been ruled out.

Student groups and social organizations have called for a vigil in memory of Angie Pahola Tovar Calpa, which will be held on the campus of the National University in Medellín. With candles, flowers and farewell messages, his colleagues seek to pay tribute to his life and demand that his case not go unpunished. “Angie will be remembered for her smile and her dedication to others,” said one of her closest friends during the call.

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