In a tragic incident, Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old from Khammam district, Telangana, was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station near Chicago, United States in the early hours of Saturday (Indian Standard Time), reports PTI.
According to BRS MLC Madhusudan Thatha, Sai Teja was not on duty at the time of the incident. He had stayed back at the gas station to assist a friend who had requested him to cover temporarily while attending to personal work. Unfortunately, during this time, Sai Teja was attacked.
Sai Teja had completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in India and was pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the United States. To support himself financially, he worked part-time at the gas station.
Speaking to the media, one of Sai Teja’s relatives expressed profound grief, emphasising the tragedy of his untimely death while selflessly helping a friend. The MLC, who visited the victim’s family, assured them of full support and stated that he had contacted the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) for assistance.
Repatriation
Efforts are underway to repatriate Sai Teja’s mortal remains to India, which are expected to arrive next week. The incident underscores the challenges faced by international students balancing their studies and work while living abroad.
The local community and state authorities have rallied around Sai Teja’s family, offering support during this difficult time.