Indian Techie Mohammed Nizamuddin Shot Dead by US Police: Family Questions Police, Alleges Racial Discrimination, Unfair Shooting

Nizamuddin’s family claims he called the police himself but was shot. They allege racial discrimination and have appealed for an impartial investigation and quick repatriation of his body to India.

New Delhi: Mohammad Nizamuddin, 30, a resident of Telangana's Mahbubnagar district, died in police firing in California, USA. The incident occurred on September 3rd, but surprisingly, his family learned of it 15 days later from his friends. Nizamuddin's father, Mohammad Amsuddin, said he learned of his son's death from his friends.

Police Statement: Attacked Roommate with a Knife

According to the Santa Clara Police Department, they received a 911 call on September 3rd reporting a knife attack in a home. When police arrived at the scene, they found Nizamuddin pinning his roommate to the ground and holding a knife. The roommate was seriously injured.

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Police opened fire, injuring Nizamuddin, who later died at the hospital. Police have termed it an "officer-involved shooting," and the case is being investigated in collaboration with the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

Family's Objections and Allegations

The family has questioned the police's claim and alleged that Nizamuddin himself called the police but was shot at. The family also alleges that Nizamuddin was subjected to racial discrimination.

They have appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to bring his son's body to India as soon as possible and conduct an impartial investigation into the incident.

Nizamuddin's Background and Troubles

Nizamuddin went to the United States in 2016 to pursue a master's degree in computer science in Florida and later worked at a tech company in California. However, after being fired, he suffered mental stress. He wrote in a LinkedIn post that he was unfairly dismissed and cheated out of his salary. He also mentioned racial hatred and questioned the American mindset.

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Demand for Government Intervention

The family has demanded that the Indian government, specifically the Ministry of External Affairs, intervene in the matter and facilitate the return of the body to India. Nizamuddin's body is currently being kept at a hospital in Santa Clara, where formalities are being completed.

This incident raises many questions—was the police action justified? Was Nizamuddin truly under mental stress, or was he provoked? Was this case related to racial discrimination? An impartial and thorough investigation into all these aspects is necessary to uncover the truth and ensure justice for the family.