Indian Student from Telangana Shot Dead in Chicago: EAM Jaishankar Seeks Action

Indian Student from Telangana Shot Dead in Chicago: The incident has left many in shock, Puneet a 22-year-old boy studying in India was shot dead outside a gas station in the US city's Chicago.

The victim was Khammam 22-year-old Sai Teja Nukkarapu, who fell to the injuries inflicted by the assailants early Saturday morning (Nov 30).

The Consulate General of India in Chicago called for immediate actions against the culprits and also the possible help for the family and friends of the victims.

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"We are shocked and deeply sad at the murder of Indian Student Nukarapu Sai Teja. We demand immediate action against the culprits. Consulate will extend all possible help to the family and friends of the victim," the consulate stated.

We are shocked and deeply sad at the murder of Indian Student Nukarapu Sai Teja. We demand immediate action against the culprits. Consulate will extend all possible help to the family and friends of the victim @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia

— India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) November 30, 2024

Teja had moved to the US just four months ago to pursue MBA at Concordia University, Wisconsin, after obtaining his BBA back in India.

Victim's uncle Talluri Srujan further stated that Teja was doing a part-time job in Chicago and was shot tin by suspects who were AFrican Americans.

"Yesterday, at 6:00 pm, according to American timings, Sai Teja was murdered by gunfire by African Americans in Chicago City. This is a very sad thing for me. He went to the US on June 15 after completing his BBA in Hyderabad. He went to study for an MBA at Concordia University and also joined a part-time job in Chicago," Srujan said according to news agency ANI.

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"At his usual time, Teja went to the store. When he was at the cash counter, some dacoits entered the store and demanded money. Sai Teja handed over the money, but they were not satisfied... They took the cash and shot Sai Teja outside the store," he added.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a post on X, said that he was “deeply grieved at this news.”

Deeply grieved at this news. Our Consulate is rendering all possible assistance to the family. https://t.co/6qEY5yHjfx

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 30, 2024

“Our Consulate is rendering all possible assistance to the family,” he said.

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