A Telugu student from Telangana, Nukarapu Saiteja (26), was tragically killed in a shooting near Chicago, USA.
Hailing from Ramannapeta village in Khammam district, Saiteja had gone to the US just four months ago to pursue his Master’s degree.
The incident reportedly occurred when unidentified miscreants opened fire in the vicinity.
Details about the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear, and the local police have launched an investigation.
Saiteja’s family is devastated by the news. His parents, who had high hopes for their son’s future, are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
Friends and relatives have gathered at their residence in Ramannapeta to offer support.
The Telugu community in the US is assisting the family with the necessary procedures to bring Saiteja’s body back to India.
This tragic event has once again highlighted the growing concerns over the safety of international students in the United States.
Further updates from the police investigation and support from local authorities are awaited.