**Indian-Origin Man from Telangana Shot Dead by Cops in California**
Hyderabad: A tragic incident unfolded earlier this month in Santa Clara, California, where an Indian-origin man from Telangana was shot dead by police officers. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Mohammed Nizamuddin.
According to reports, Nizamuddin, a software professional and native of Mehbubnagar, Telangana, was allegedly shot following a scuffle with his roommate on September 3. The family of the Indian techie received the heartbreaking news on September 18, nearly two weeks after the incident occurred.
### Who Was Mohammed Nizamuddin?
Mohammed Nizamuddin was an Indian-origin techie working in California. He had moved to the United States in 2016 to pursue higher studies at Florida College. After completing his course, he joined a company and later relocated to California following a promotion, as shared by his family.
### Details from Nizamuddin’s Father
According to Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, the altercation that led to the fatal shooting began as a quarrel with his son’s roommate over an air conditioner or a minor dispute. The argument escalated into violence, prompting neighbors to call the police.
The family has raised serious concerns about possible racial discrimination in the handling of the case and has demanded a thorough investigation.
Mohammed Hasnuddin wrote a letter to the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, highlighting their distress. In the letter, Hasnuddin revealed that the family was informed about Nizamuddin’s death almost 15 days after the tragic incident, with the information reportedly coming from a friend of the deceased.
### Family Appeals to Indian Authorities
In the wake of the tragedy, Nizamuddin’s family has appealed to India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, seeking assistance to expedite the return of their son’s body to India.
The incident has stirred waves of concern within the Indian community abroad and underscores the need for ensuring the safety and fair treatment of Indian nationals overseas. Further updates are awaited as investigations continue.
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