In a tragic incident in Santa Clara of California, US police shot a 30-year-old techie Mohammed Nizamuddin. This incident has shocked the Indian community in US. The Santa Clara police stated they shot Nizamuddin after receiving a 911 call of a stabbing case involving his roommate. According to police, Nizamuddin stabbed his roommate with a knife and would not comply with the instructions of the police. However, his family strongly denies the report, alleging racial harassment and demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Incident Details and Family Allegations
Mohammed Nizamuddin was from the district of Mahabubnagar of Telangana who had arrived in the US in 2016 on a mission of higher studies, earning his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Florida. He was an employee of a technology company in Santa Clara and was described by family members as soft-spoken and religious. Nizamuddin had reportedly posted on LinkedIn that he was a victim of racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and workplace harassment.
His family reports that Nizamuddin himself had called the police for help and that the police shooting was unnecessary. They have asked for the assistance fromIndian Ministry of External Affairs in bringing his body back home and a just investigation into the incident as well as into the previous accusations of racial discrimination.
#WATCH | Mahabubnagar, Telangana: Family seeks help from the Indian Government after a Telangana student was shot dead by the US Police.
Deceased’s father, Mohammad Amsuddhin, says,”…I was informed today that my son was shot dead in California, America. My son went to study… pic.twitter.com/RVKHFMnKvS
— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2025
Indian-American Community Response
The shooting has met with stern condemnation from the Indian-American community and human rights groups. The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) has urged US authorities to investigate the incident keeping human rights and dignity in mind. NFIA President Raj Razdan expressed the collective grief of Indian-Americans and the pain after getting the reports of racial bias by the police.
Indian-American rights groups and activists have raised alarms over continued racial profiling and intimidation of immigrants. The attack recalls previous episodes of racial bias against Indian-Americans.
Actions Underway
The Santa Clara police have confirmed that the shooting is under investigation, with ongoing investigations to uncover all the facts. With the complex claims by the family of racial harassment and earlier workplace complaints by Nizamuddin, there are calls for impartial investigations with human rights observers and diplomatic sources to guarantee justice and transparency
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has been approached by the family to step in and facilitate repatriation and a rightful inquiry. Indian political leaders and social activists are likely to approach the relevant authorities to seek accountability and the safety of Indian citizens abroad.
Assalam Walekum, I have e-mailed and tweeted all details to Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister for External Affairs, Govt of India and Sri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Cheif Minister Govt of Telangana to bring back mortal remains of Mohammed Nizamuddin who was shot dead by…
— Amjed Ullah Khan MBT (@amjedmbt) September 18, 2025
What Now?
The shooting by the US police of Mohammed Nizamuddin has shaken the Indian diaspora, facing racial discrimination and police violence against immigrants. The community outrage and the family complaint highlights the need for careful and thorough investigation, and systemic reforms to avoid such happenings, protecting legal immigrant rights in the US.
