– Indian-origin executive dies after assault in Washington
– Washington police launch homicide probe in Indian-origin executive’s death.
By Trend News Line 2024-02-10 05:18:09.
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Indian-Origin Executive Dies After Assault in Washington: Concerns Over Spree of Targeted Incidents
Washington: A disturbing incident in downtown Washington has resulted in the death of a 41-year-old Indian-origin executive, Vivek Taneja, according to investigators. This incident marks the sixth death of an Indian-origin individual, raising concerns about a possible spree of targeted incidents.
Taneja was found on the pavement outside Shoto Restaurant on 15th Street Northwest after an assault report on February 2. Local reports suggest that Taneja and an unknown man were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical. During the altercation, Taneja was knocked to the ground, hitting his head on the pavement.
Sadly, Taneja succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, prompting the Washington police to initiate a homicide probe into his death. Surveillance cameras captured the image of the attacker, and the police are actively searching for him. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has also requested the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect.
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This incident comes shortly after a video surfaced on social media showing Hyderabad student Syed Mazahir Ali being attacked by robbers. Ali sought help from the Indian government following the incident.
The deaths of Indian-origin students in the United States have been making headlines recently. In 2024 alone, five students, including two Indians and three US nationals of Indian origin, lost their lives. These include Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old student found dead at Indiana’s Purdue University, Vivek Saini, who was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict in Georgia, and Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, whose death was reported in Ohio. Neel Acharya, an Indian student at Purdue University, went missing in December and was later found deceased. Additionally, 18-year-old Indian-American student Akul B Dhawan was found dead with signs of hypothermia at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
In response to these tragic incidents, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti expressed his condolences and assured that the safety of Indian students in the US is a top priority for the Biden administration. Garcetti emphasized the collaborative efforts between the American and Indian governments to ensure the safety of the Indian diaspora in the US.
According to a report by The Open Doors, the number of Indian students in the US has reached a record high of 268,923 in the academic year 2022-2023, reflecting a 35% increase from the previous year.
These incidents highlight the need for increased security measures and the importance of ensuring the safety of Indian students studying abroad. The Indian government and authorities in the US are working together to address these concerns and prevent further tragedies..
Indian-origin executive dies after being assaulted in Washington, police launch homicide probe – India TV
Indian-origin executive assaulted in Washington, police launch homicide probe – India TV.
