In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old man from Hyderabad, Ravi Teja, was shot dead at a gas station in Washington DC, United States, on Monday. A resident of RK Puram Green Hills Colony, Ravi had moved to the US in March 2022 to pursue a master’s degree. After completing his education, he was actively searching for a job when the fatal shooting occurred. Local authorities are investigating the incident to determine the motive and identify the assailants.

This incident adds to the growing list of Indian-origin individuals being targeted in the US in recent months. In December, another Telangana native, Sai Teja Nukarapu, was shot dead at a gas station in Chicago while helping a friend. Similarly, Dr. Shriram Singh, an Indian academic, was killed by unknown assailants in Atlanta while on his way to attend an event.

The repeated attacks on Indian nationals have raised concerns among the diaspora and their families in India. The local police in Washington DC and other affected cities are under pressure to ensure swift investigations and address the safety concerns of the immigrant community. Further updates on Ravi Teja’s case are awaited as the investigation progresses.