Grieving Telangana Parents Await Body of Son Shot by US Police

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 29-year-old from Telangana, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara during an altercation. His family is seeking help for repatriation and clarity on the incident as investigations continue.

A 29-year-old man from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara, USA. The incident occurred after a reported altercation with his roommate. The family of Mohammed Nizamuddin, the deceased, is questioning the circumstances and seeking help to bring his body back to India.

Mohammed Nizamuddin had moved to California for his master's degree and was working as a software professional. His father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, learned about his son's death through a friend. The exact details of the incident remain unclear to the family.

Family's Plea for Repatriation

In a letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Hasnuddin requested assistance in repatriating his son's body. "I do not know the actual reasons why police shot him dead," he expressed in his plea for urgent intervention from Indian officials in Washington and San Francisco.

Amjed Ullah Khan, representing Majlis Bachao Tahreek (MBT), shared the family's appeal with the media. He urged the government to take necessary steps to assist the grieving family during this difficult time.

Police Account of the Incident

The Santa Clara Police Department reported that officers responded to a call on September 3 at around 6:18 am. They found Nizamuddin allegedly armed with a knife after stabbing his roommate on Eisenhower Drive. Despite being taken to hospital, he was later pronounced dead.

Police Chief Cory Morgan stated that upon arrival, officers encountered Nizamuddin threatening further violence with a knife. "Based on our preliminary investigation, we believe the officer's actions prevented further harm and clearly saved at least one life," Morgan said.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into this tragic event is still ongoing. Chief Morgan held a news conference discussing the officer-involved shooting but mentioned that no additional details are available at this time.

Nizamuddin's father mentioned that the conflict with his roommate arose over a minor issue. He was only informed about the shooting incident on Thursday morning.

The family continues to seek clarity and justice as they navigate this challenging situation. They hope for swift action from authorities to facilitate their son's return home for final rites.