26-year-old Chandrasekhar Pole, who moved to the US for higher studies, killed in robbery incident in Dallas
A tragic end met the dreams of 26-year-old Chandrasekhar Pole, a Dalit youth from Telangana, who was shot dead during a robbery at a gas station in Dallas, United States. Chandrasekhar had moved to the US in 2023 to pursue higher education after completing his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in Hyderabad, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
He had completed his master’s degree six months ago and was working part-time at a gas station while seeking full-time employment.
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According to reports, Chandrasekhar was attacked and killed by unidentified robbers while on duty at the station
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His family in Telangana has appealed to the government to help bring back his mortal remains from the US
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep grief over the incident, posting on X: “The death of Pole Chandrasekhar, a student from LB Nagar, in a shooting incident by miscreants in America has caused deep shock and grief. I pray to God that his soul may find peace and express my profound condolences to his family members. The government will stand by Chandrasekhar’s family. We will provide all possible assistance to bring his mortal remains back to his hometown.”
The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow among the Indian student community in the US, reigniting concerns over safety for international students working part-time jobs.
