Telangana Student Shot Dead by US Police After Alleged Knife Attack

A tragic incident in Santa Clara, California, has left a Telangana family grieving after 32-year-old Mohammed Nizamuddin was fatally shot by police. Nizamuddin, a software engineer and graduate of Florida Institute of Technology, allegedly stabbed his roommate on September 3. Police responded to an emergency call and, upon finding him armed with a knife, opened fire. His family in Hyderabad was informed only two weeks later.

According to police, officers fired after repeated warnings when Nizamuddin reportedly charged at them. The victim of the stabbing, his roommate, was rushed to hospital and is recovering. Four bullets were said to have been fired during the encounter. Nizamuddin’s body remains in California as formalities for repatriation are underway.

Family members in Hyderabad are devastated, with his father, a retired teacher, stating they had tried reaching him several times but received no response. The delay in communication has added to their distress. Social workers have urged the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene and ensure his body is brought back home quickly.

This case has once again highlighted the challenges faced by Indian students and professionals abroad, especially in situations involving police encounters. For families back in Tier 2 cities like Raichur and Hyderabad, such incidents amplify concerns about safety and well-being of their children studying or working overseas.

As investigations continue, the focus now shifts to the need for clearer communication channels between local US authorities and Indian consulates to avoid prolonged delays in notifying families during such sensitive cases. The tragedy has sparked fresh discussions around mental health support, workplace struggles, and the pressures many young professionals face abroad.

Nizamuddin’s death serves as a grim reminder of the uncertainties faced by Indians living overseas, and the importance of strengthening support systems to help prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future