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Disturbing reports have emerged of the death of a 22-year-old Indian-origin student in Chicago. The victim, who hailed from Telangana’s Khammam district, was shot dead by unknown assailants at a gas station while he was on duty, Indian news agency PTI reported.
He has been identified as Sai Teja Nukarapu. Sai was fatally shot on Friday, (November 29).
Reacting to the news, the Consulate General of India in Chicago tweeted: “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”
Replying to the tweet, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said: “Deeply grieved at this news. Our Consulate is rendering all possible assistance to the family.”
As per reports, Sai was working at a cash counter in a shopping mall while helping out a friend who had asked him to cover for the latter.
The 22-year-old had moved to the U.S. just months ago to pursue an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree.
According to a recent report from the U.S. Consulate General, 56% of all the Indian student visas issued by America in 2023 were given to students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As per the report, most students from the aforementioned states opted for master’s degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects.
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