"American Mentality Must End": Indian Techie Before He Was Shot Dead By US Cops

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old Indian tech professional from Mahabubnagar in Telangana, was fatally shot by California police on September 3, following an incident where he allegedly stabbed his roommate in Santa Clara.

Prior to his death, Nizamuddin had published a LinkedIn post detailing experiences of racial discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment during his employment. He claimed to have been a "victim of racial hatred" while working at Google through EPAM Systems, alleging salary fraud and wrongful termination.

According to his post, the discrimination continued even after losing his job, with harassment from what he described as a "racist detective and team." His situation deteriorated to the point where he alleged his food was poisoned, and he faced eviction from his residence for standing against injustice.

Nizamuddin explicitly called for an end to "American mentality" and "white supremacy," stating: "Enough is enough, white supremacy/racist white American mentality has to end. Oppression of corporate tyrants must end and everyone involved in it must be punished severely."

The incident that led to his death occurred when police responded to a scene where Nizamuddin was reportedly pinning down his roommate, who had sustained multiple injuries. His family has challenged this narrative, alleging racial discrimination and demanding a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

EPAM Systems, described as an American company providing software engineering services with Google Cloud partnerships, has not yet commented on the allegations made against them.

In his LinkedIn post, Nizamuddin identified his "main aggressors" as colleagues, employer, client, detective, and "their community altogether," warning that what happened to him "can happen with anyone tomorrow."

Santa Clara police have confirmed that the investigation into Nizamuddin's death remains "active and open."

Nizamuddin had completed a Masters in Computer Science at a Florida college before working at a tech firm in Santa Clara. Family members described him as quiet and religious, noting that he had publicly voiced complaints about racial harassment, wage fraud, and wrongful termination.

His family is currently seeking assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to repatriate his body, which remains at a hospital in Santa Clara pending completion of formalities.