Indian Man, Who Went To US For Higher Studies, Shot Dead in Texas

Rangareddy, Telangana: A student from Rangareddy, Telangana, was reportedly shot dead in Texas, USA, by an unidentified assailant on Saturday.

The victim, identified as Pole Chandrashekhar, was a 28-year-old resident of LB Nagar, Rangareddy.

According to reports, he had completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India and had gone to the United States to pursue higher studies in Data Analytics at the University of North Texas, Dallas. He was working part-time at a gas station when the incident occurred.

Statement of Family

The family of the deceased confirmed the incident and urged the government to assist in repatriating his body to Hyderabad.

"He went to the US to pursue a master's in 2023...He did a part-time job at a gas station. We received information that he was shot dead by unknown persons at the gas station. We request the central and state governments to bring the mortal remains of my brother to India and take action against the person who shot my brother," the victim's brother said.

Sharing details about the incident, deceased Pole Chandrashekar's mother said, "My son went to the US two years ago. He became a dental doctor here and went there to complete his post-graduation, which he has finished. Two years have passed since he started his PG. We learned about his death from his friend's parents, who visited us and shared our grief. We've come to know that he was shot dead by black people last night. We request the central and state governments to ensure the safety of Indians and bring my son's body back home as soon as possible."

Condolences Pour in From Local Leaders

Local MLA Sudhir Reddy and former minister and BRS MLA T. Harish Rao visited Chandrashekhar’s family to offer their condolences.

In a post on his X handle, T. Harish Rao wrote, "It is tragic that Chandra Shekhar Pole, a Dalit student from LB Nagar who completed BDS and went to Dallas, USA, for higher studies, was killed in a shooting by miscreants early this morning."

"The pain that the parents are enduring, knowing that their son, whom they believed would achieve great heights, is no more, is heart-wrenching to witness. My deepest condolences to their family," the post added.

He also urged the government to take immediate action to bring back the mortal remains of the student..

"On behalf of BRS, we demand that the state government take initiative and make every effort to bring Chandra Shekhar's mortal remains to his hometown as quickly as possible," he wrote in his X post.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Statement

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed condolences for the student's death and assured full support to the bereaved family.

In a post on X, Reddy said, "The death of Pole Chandrasekhar, a student from LB Nagar, in a shooting incident by miscreants in America has caused deep shock and grief. I pray to God that his soul may find peace and express my profound condolences to his family members."

"The government will stand by Chandrasekhar’s family. We will provide all possible assistance to bring his mortal remains back to his hometown," his post added.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue a formal statement on the matter.

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