Indian MS Student Killed in United States. Chicago Consulate Extends All Forms of Support
Another student was killed in the US and cops found the body with bullet wounds. Cousin informed parents in Telangana. Chicago Consulate in talk with parents for quick response.
A student from Telangana was found dead in the United States. His body contained bullet wounds and informed by his cousin Arun. The reason behind the killing has not been identified and the police are probing the reason.
The deceased was identified as G Pravin, a student of Wisconsin Milwaukee who was pursuing an MS. The Family of Pravin was informed by a US official that the body of their son was recovered with bullet wounds. While the officials and the parents do not know the reason behind the death, some believe that he was a victim of an assailant killing. Authorities in the US claimed the reason for death would be confirmed after the autopsy was completed.
Cousin had called up Praveen’s father early in the morning on Wednesday however, his father could not respond as he was sleeping. The parents of the deceased belong to Ranga Reddy district who are in grief since they got to know about their child’s death. They have also approached MLA and political leaders to help them in the retrieving the body of their son.
Praveen completed his Bachelor in Technology from Hyderabad before moving to the US for his Masters. He visited his parents a few months ago in December. However, what happened got his parents into grief. Before the death of Praveen, there have been similar cases. Previously two students from Telengana were killed. Both the deaths were caused because of shootings and they belonged to Telangana.
Chicago consulate is in touch with the family of the victim and helping them in every form to get back the body of their son. “Praveen Kumar Gampa, a postgraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Consulate is in contact with Praveen's family and the University, helping them with all possible support. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family and friends of the departed." Previously, the Chicago consulate shared condolences when the death of a 24-year-old student in a US supermarket sparked outrage among the people.
The death of the student has sparked concerns over safety as there have been many such cases in the past where Indian students were attacked and killed. USA has not yet released and statement on the incident apart from the officials.
