Hyderabad Student Shot Dead in the US
Hyderabad, March 5, 2025: In a tragic incident, a 27-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
The deceased has been identified as Praveen, a native of Keshampet Mandal in Shadnagar Constituency, Rangareddy district, Telangana. He was in his second year of a Master’s program at a university in Milwaukee and was also working a part-time job to support his studies.
Incident Details
According to initial reports, Praveen was attacked by unknown individuals near a beach close to his residence. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and authorities in Milwaukee have launched an investigation into the case.
Family in Shock
The news of Praveen’s tragic death has devastated his family in Telangana. His parents and relatives are in shock, awaiting further information from US authorities and the Indian Embassy regarding the incident and the repatriation of his body.
Efforts for Repatriation
Local community members and Indian student organizations in Milwaukee have stepped in to assist with the necessary legal and diplomatic processes. The Indian Consulate in Chicago has been informed, and efforts are underway to bring Praveen’s mortal remains back to India at the earliest.
Growing Concerns Over Student Safety in the US
This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of Indian students studying abroad, particularly in the US, where multiple cases of violence against Indian nationals have been reported in recent months.
The Indian government has been urged to take up the issue with US authorities to ensure better security measures for Indian students and professionals residing there.
Further updates are awaited as investigations continue into the tragic death of Praveen from Telangana.
