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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Brazil's Ancelotti raises doubts about whether Neymar will reach the 2026 World Cup
Sao Paulo (AP): Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti raised doubts about whether Neymar will be in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian has yet to pick the former captain since he took over in May.
“If Neymar deserves to be (in the squad), if he is, well, better than others, he will play in the World Cup and that's it. (But) I don't have debts to anyone,” Ancelotti said at a press conference in Washington on Friday following the draw.
Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
“If we speak about Neymar, we have to speak about other players,” Ancelotti added. “We have to think about Brazil with or without Neymar, with or without other players. Our final list we will make after the FIFA fixtures in March.”
The 33-year-old Neymar has never fully recovered from a torn ACL in October 2023 during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. But he's been key for Santos in its fight to avoid relegation in the Brazilian championship.
On Wednesday, he scored a hat trick for Santos despite a muscular injury. He is expected to play again on Sunday against Cruzeiro.
Ancelotti said Brazil does not have a “referential player” at the moment, a tag for the most valuable player that Neymar has mainly worn since the 2014 home World Cup.
“We have one of the world's best goalkeepers, some of the best defenders, top midfielders and some players up front. I don't want players who want to be the best in the world, I want players who want to win the World Cup,” Ancelotti said.
Asked about his team's group, Ancelotti said Brazil can top it.
“We can win all three matches, our idea is very clear. We need to be competitive during the entire World Cup. Our goal is to play in the final and for that to happen you need to face very strong teams anyway.”
Brazil won the last of its five World Cup trophies in 2002.
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