Indian techie Mohammed Nizamuddin shot dead by US police after allegations of racial harassment
California: Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software engineer from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, was shot dead by police in Santa Clara, California, on September 3. The incident followed an alleged stabbing involving his roommate, who sustained multiple injuries. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway.
In the days leading up to his death, Nizamuddin had spoken out on LinkedIn about what he described as racial discrimination, harassment, wage fraud, and wrongful termination in the United States. He alleged that his former employer had underpaid and wrongfully dismissed him, after which he faced escalating harassment. He further claimed that his food had been poisoned and that he was being forced out of his accommodation.
“Enough is enough, white supremacy/racist white American mentality has to end. Oppression of corporate tyrants must end and everyone involved in it must be punished severely,” he wrote in his last post.
Nizamuddin held a Master’s degree in Computer Science from a Florida college and had previously worked at Google through EPAM Systems. His family described him as a quiet and religious person who had consistently raised concerns about racial harassment and workplace injustices.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is assisting with the repatriation of his body, which is currently at a hospital in Santa Clara. His family has demanded a thorough inquiry, alleging racial discrimination in the events leading to his death.
VIDEO | Telangana: 30-year-old Mohammed Nizamuddin from Mahabubnagar dies in the US after being allegedly being shot by police following a reported scuffle. Family seeks MEA’s help to bring back his mortal remains. Visuals from his residence.#US #Telangana
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
