Hyderabad Student Killed in Washington
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Synopsis
A tragic shooting in Washington DC has claimed the life of K. Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old student from Hyderabad. The incident, which occurred at a gas station, has left his family devastated and raised concerns about safety for Indian students abroad.
Key Takeaways
- Ravi Teja was a 26-year-old student from Hyderabad.
- He was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Washington DC.
- The incident took place at a gas station.
- His family is requesting government assistance for repatriation.
- This marks the second such incident involving Telangana youth in the US.
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (NationPress) A 26-year-old student hailing from Hyderabad was tragically shot to death by unidentified gunmen in Washington DC.
The family of K. Ravi Teja received the devastating news on Monday. The incident occurred at a gas station, where he was fatally shot. As reported by the North American Association of Indian Students (NAAIS), this event took place just hours before the inauguration of President Donald Trump for his second term.
Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities are investigating the circumstances from various angles, including the possibility of a hate crime.
Ravi Teja, a resident of Green Hills Colony in Chaitanyapuri, relocated to the United States in March 2022 to pursue a Master’s degree in business administration. He had been actively looking for employment following the completion of his studies.
This heartbreaking event has plunged Ravi Teja’s family into deep sorrow. A somber atmosphere enveloped their home as friends and relatives gathered to express their condolences. His father, K. Chandramouli, was left inconsolable. The family has appealed to both the Central and state governments for assistance in repatriating his body.
Ravi Teja marks the second young individual from Telangana to fall victim to gun violence in the US within just four months.
On September 29, 2024, a youth from the Khammam district of Telangana was also shot dead by assailants while working at a gas station. Sai Teja Nukarapu, aged 22, was attacked at a gas station near Chicago while assisting a friend even though he was not on duty.
Nukarapu had moved to the US only four months prior to the incident, following the completion of his BBA in India, and was pursuing an MBA while working part-time.
