HYDERABAD: A 26-year-old man from Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad, was shot dead in the United States on Monday in a suspected firing by assailants in Washington D.C.
The victim, identified as Koyyada Ravi Teja, was a resident of Green Hills Colony in Hyderabad. According to his relatives, he went to the US in March 2022 to pursue a Master's degree. After completing his education, he was looking for a job in the country and was working part-time jobs in the meantime.
Speaking to TNIE, a relative of Ravi Teja said that they learned he was shot by assailants while delivering a courier. He suffered grievous injuries and died at the scene.
Deceased's family went into deep shock after they learnt about this devastated news in the early morning. Relatives and well wishers are coming to his house in Chaitanyapuri to extend solidarity to his parents.
Local police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
The deceased student's father K Chandramouli broke down while talking to Times Now. "I can’t speak, no father can. No one should face this situation, how he went and how he’s returning, my son," the grieving man as quoted as saying.
Reacting to the news, Indian mission in Chicago said, "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."