A 30-year-old Indian techie, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was shot dead by Santa Clara police in California under circumstances that have sparked outrage. Officials said Nizamuddin allegedly stabbed his roommate before officers responded to a 911 call. However, his family claims he had called the police seeking help. They also point to a history of racial discrimination he faced.
Indian techie shot dead
Nizamuddin, originally from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, held a Master’s in Computer Science. He worked quietly at a tech firm in Santa Clara. Family members revealed he had previously reported harassment, wage fraud, and racial bias. He had even posted about threats and intimidation on LinkedIn.
The Santa Clara Police Department and District Attorney’s Office are conducting a joint probe. Meanwhile, the family has appealed to India’s Ministry of External Affairs for the repatriation of his remains. His death raises pressing questions about racial bias, workplace harassment, and police accountability in the U.S. It has drawn attention from both Indian authorities and human rights advocates.