By Trend News Line 2024-02-10 06:23:09.
Indian-Origin Man Dies in US After Assault in Washington
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A 41-year-old Indian-origin man, identified as Vivek Taneja of Alexandria, Virginia, has tragically died in the United States after sustaining life-threatening injuries in an assault in downtown Washington, DC. The incident occurred on February 2 at around 2:00 a.m. local time, and Taneja was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The Metropolitan police Department in Washington, DC, responded to reports of the assault and found Taneja suffering from critical injuries. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Taneja succumbed to his injuries on February 7.
This incident is part of a concerning trend of attacks and deaths involving Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspect involved in this homicide.
In a separate distressing incident, an Indian student named Syed Mazahir Ali was brutally attacked in Chicago on February 7. The Indian Consulate in Chicago is in contact with Ali and his wife in India, providing them with necessary support during this difficult time. Videos circulating on social media show Ali bleeding heavily as he recounts the horrifying incident. CCTV footage also captures three attackers chasing him on the streets of Chicago.
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Tragically, this is the third death of an Indian student within a week. Shreyas Reddy, a student at the Linder School of Business, was found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio, under mysterious circumstances. The cause of his death remains unknown. The Indian Consulate in New York is working closely with Reddy’s family, offering all possible assistance.
Earlier, Neel Acharya, a student at Purdue University, was also found dead after being reported missing for several days. Similarly, Vivek Saini, another Indian student, was brutally killed by a homeless man with a hammer inside a store in Lithonia, Georgia. A video capturing the incident went viral on social media.
The string of attacks and deaths has raised concerns within the Indian community in the United States. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these crimes.
If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the police at 202-727-9099 or submit an anonymous tip via text message to 50411. Let us stand together in ensuring the safety and security of all individuals, regardless of their background or nationality..
1. “Indian-origin man dies days after being assaulted in US”
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