‘Will render all possible help’: MEA on Indian student shot dead in US, says probe under way | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of exterior affairs (MEA) on Friday mentioned it’s in contact with authorities in the United States and with the household of a person from Telangana who was allegedly shot dead in California. “There has been an incident in California. We are in touch with the family, we also understand that investigation is underway by local authorities. You would have also seen that the local police department have put out a video statement, giving details of the circumstances. We are also in touch with the family and will render all possible assistance in this matter,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned. The sufferer was recognized as Mohammad Nizamuddin, a resident of Mahabubnagar district. His household has appealed to each the Centre and the Telangana authorities to assist carry his physique again to India. Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammad Hasanuddin, informed ANI, “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. I appeal to the External Affairs Minister to bring my son’s body back to India as soon as possible.” Another relative mentioned the household had not heard from him for 10–15 days earlier than receiving the tragic information. Citing info circulating on-line, the relative mentioned a quarrel amongst roommates — reportedly over an air conditioner — escalated right into a knife struggle. A neighbour referred to as the police, and when officers entered the house, they ordered the occupants to indicate their arms. One complied, however one other allegedly didn’t. Police then fired 4 rounds, fatally hitting Nizamuddin. Calling the incident “extremely regrettable,” the household questioned whether or not a correct inquiry had taken place. They urged each the central and state governments to expedite repatriation of the physique to Mahabubnagar.