‘Wrongful Termination, Racial Bias’: Telangana Techie Killed By US Police Alleged Harassment

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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>A 29-year-old software engineer from Telangana was shot dead by police in California, days after he claimed on social media that he had faced racial discrimination in the United States.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Mohammed Nizamuddin, a native of Mahabubnagar district, was killed by Santa Clara police during what authorities described as a scuffle with his roommate. The incident has shocked his family back in India, who say he had been subjected to repeated bias and mistreatment abroad.</span></p>
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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>In his final LinkedIn post, Nizamuddin alleged that Google had &ldquo;wrongfully terminated&rdquo; his employment and suggested he was a victim of racial hatred. His remarks have taken on fresh significance in light of his death, with relatives insisting that he had struggled with discrimination in the US tech industry.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>His father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, told news agency PTI that he learnt about his son&rsquo;s death on Thursday through a friend of Nizamuddin. The family has urged the Indian government to seek a thorough investigation into the incident.</span></p>
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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Nizamuddin&rsquo;s death has reverberated among Indian tech professionals in the US, where concerns about workplace discrimination and safety for immigrants have long persisted.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>For his family in Telangana, grief has been compounded by unanswered questions. &ldquo;He was hardworking and had big dreams, but he faced many challenges abroad,&rdquo; a relative said.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>As officials await more details from US authorities, the tragedy has ignited debate on racial bias, workplace equality, and the vulnerability of foreign workers navigating America&rsquo;s high-pressure tech sector.</span></p>
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