India Says 'In Touch With Family' After Telangana Techie Was Shot Dead By US Cops

India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed Friday they are in contact with US authorities and the family of a Telangana man killed in California.

Mohammed Nizamuddin was fatally shot by police on September 3.

During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "An incident occurred in California. We are maintaining contact with the family. We understand local authorities have launched an investigation."

Jaiswal noted that American officials had released initial information about the case. "The local police department has published a video and statement detailing the circumstances," he explained.

Emphasizing India's dedication to supporting citizens abroad, the MEA added, "We remain in contact with the family and will provide all possible assistance in this matter."

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software engineer from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, was shot by California police earlier this month.

Prior to his death, Nizamuddin had spoken openly about experiencing harassment and racial discrimination both professionally and personally. He claimed someone had attempted to poison his food.

In a LinkedIn post, he described himself as a "victim of racial hatred" and called for an end to what he termed the "white supremacy/racist white American mentality."

He wrote: "I have been a victim of racial hatred, racial discrimination, racial harassment, torture, wage-fraud, wrongful termination and obstruction of Justice... Enough is enough. Oppression of corporate tyrants must end."

Nizamuddin indicated he had worked with Google through US-based EPAM Systems, but accused both the company and colleagues of creating a hostile environment and underpaying him. "In addition to that, the company committed a salary fraud... They altogether wrongfully terminated my employment," he alleged.

Following his job loss, he claimed the intimidation continued through a "racist detective and team" and escalated until he was evicted from his residence.

Nizamuddin had traveled to the US in 2016 to pursue higher education at Florida College. After completing his studies, he joined a company and later relocated to California following a promotion, according to his family.