Hyderabad: A family from Telangana’s Mahabubnagar district is in deep grief after learning that their son, Mohammad Nizamuddin, was allegedly shot dead in California, United States. They have appealed to both the Indian government and the Telangana state authorities to expedite the repatriation of his mortal remains.
Nizamuddin had travelled to the US in 2016 to pursue higher education at Florida College. After finishing his two-year course, he secured a job, and later, following a promotion, moved to California where the fatal incident occurred.
His father, Mohammad Hasanuddin, while speaking to ANI, said, “My name is Mohammad Hasanuddin. I’m a resident of Mahabubnagar. I was informed today that my son was shot dead in California, America. My son went to study in America in 2016 at Florida College. After completing his two-year studies, he worked for a company there. Later, he moved to California on a promotion, where he was shot dead.”
Overwhelmed with grief, he urged the Centre to intervene quickly. “I appeal to the External Affairs Minister of the Government of India, Jaishankar, to bring my son’s body back to India as soon as possible,” he added.
Another relative of the deceased explained how the family was informed of the tragedy. “We received the news today that the child has passed away. According to reports on social media and what we have been told, there had been no word from him for 10-15 days, and today we learnt this,” he said.
He further shared details of the incident, citing accounts from social media and acquaintances. “The account says the roommates had a quarrel — something about the AC or something in the room — and in the ensuing scuffle knives were involved. A neighbour phoned the police. When the police entered the room, they asked the occupants to show their hands. One boy complied; the other did not. The police then fired four rounds and the child was shot. It is extremely regrettable that, according to the reports, no proper inquiry took place and the shooting happened so quickly.”
