Family members of Ravi Teja, who was killed in a shooting incident in Washington DC, mourn his death in Hyderabad, January 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI
A 26-year-old student from Hyderabad was shot dead in Washington, United States. The victim, identified as K. Ravi Teja, we are from RK Puram in Chaitanyapuri. He had gone to the US in 2022 to pursue a Masters degree and had just completed his studies.
It is reported that Teja died on the spot. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear and are currently under investigation.
The North American Association of Indian Students spoke about the tragedy in X, saying, “Hours before the inauguration, Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old student from Hyderabad, India, was fatally shot in Washington, DC. He moved to the US in 2022 to pursue his MBA. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation.”
The incident drew criticism from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), which accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of failing to ensure the safety of Indian students abroad.
In a post to X, the Congress-backed NSUI questioned the silence of the Ministry of External Affairs on the issue, saying, “Why is the Ministry of External Affairs silent? What action has been taken to protect Indian students abroad?”
The NSUI also accused the government of neglecting the welfare of Indian students pursuing opportunities overseas.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the dreams of Indian students have turned into nightmares. Government indifference continues to endanger those who leave their countries for better education and opportunities. NSUI wants answers and action to protect our students studying abroad!” the organization wrote.
Published – January 21, 2025 04:05 am IST