USA: India’s consulate calls for action after murder of Telangana student in Chicago

Chicago (USA), December 1: The Consulate General of India in Chicago expressed shock and grief over the reported murder of Telangana Indian student Nukarapu Sai Teja, who was killed outside a shop in Chicago on Friday.

In a statement on the social media platform

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the murder of Indian student Nukarapu Sai Teja. We demand immediate action against the perpetrators. “The consulate will provide all possible assistance to the victim’s family and friends,” the consulate said.

According to the victim’s uncle, Talluri Srujan, the incident occurred on Friday at 6:00 p.m. (local time). Sai Teja, who had moved to the US for higher studies, was shot dead by two African-American suspects, Srujan added. After completing his BBA, Teja pursued an MBA from Concordia University in Chicago and had also taken up a part-time job there.

“Yesterday at 6:00 p.m., according to American information, Sai Teja was murdered in Chicago City by gunfire from African Americans. This is a very sad thing for me. He left for the US on June 15 after completing his BBA in Hyderabad “He pursued an MBA from Concordia University and also took up a part-time job in Chicago,” Srujan told ANI.

On the day of the incident, Sai Teja had gone to a shop. At the checkout, the robbers entered the store and demanded money. After Teja obeyed and handed over the money, the suspects allegedly shot him in front of the store, according to the victim’s uncle.

“At his usual time, Teja went to the store. As he was at the checkout, some bandits entered the store and demanded money. Sai Teja handed over the money but they were not happy… They took the cash and fired.” “Sai Teja in front of the shop,” he added.

Teja’s uncle expressed his concern and urged the Telangana state government and the Indian embassy to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian students in the US. He pointed to the growing number of Indian students traveling to the US and called for measures to address the situation.

Srujan added that the current conditions for students living abroad are unacceptable.

“This is a big problem for us and our family. We demand that the Telangana state government and the central government act as so many Indian students go to America to serve their country. But the current conditions are very sad. These conditions are not acceptable. The Indian embassy and Telangana state government should take care of Indian students,” he said.

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