Indian techie shot dead in the US following racist abuses
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,February 24 2017]
32 year old Srinivas Kuchibhotla has been killed at a bar in Olathe city, Kansas following what appears to be a racially driven crime.
Srinivas, who hails from Hyderabad had been working as an engineer in an American technological firm. According to sources, the shooter had yelled "Get out of my country!" before shooting the young techie.
The accused, identified as Adam Purinton, is a 51 year old navy veteran.
Srinivas was accompanied by a friend, Alok Madasani who has just been released from the hospital, after surviving the attack. An American bystander who tried to intervene also succumbed to injuries.
The culprit was arrested hours later by the Police, when he had allegedly told a local bartender that he had killed two "Middle-Eastern" men. The FBI is investigating the case, as efforts are being made to bring back the body of the deceased to India.
IndiaGlitz conveys its deep felt condolences to Srinivas' wife and family for their irreparable loss. All measures need to be actively taken to prevent such adverse happenings in the future.