Are Indians unsafe in the US? Hours after Vivek Saini brutal murder, another Indian found dead in US

In the past few years, there has been a dramatic jump in the cases of crime against Indian students in the United States.The recent incidents have brought attention to the safety of Indians in the US.

NewsBharati    30-Jan-2024 11:36:36 AM
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The question has been started raising on the 'SAFTEY OF INDIAN NATIONALS' living in the United States, after two Indian student were reportedly found dead in the different part of the United State. The victim were identified as Vivek Saini & Neel Acharya. As per the reports both were student.Vivek Saini was studying MBA at Georgia's Lithonia while Neel was studying at Purdue University in Indiana state of the US.
 
 
Vivek Saini and neel acharya
 

Vivek Saini Case

 
In first unfortunate incident, Vivek Saini, was brutally beaten to death by a homeless man whom he provided health and shelter for many days. The incident occurred in Georgia on January 16th, when the accused identified as Julian Faulkner killed Vivek Saini and the video of the incident is doing rounds on social media.
 
Vivek Saini was a part-time clerk at a convenience store that sheltered Julian Faulkner - a homeless drug-addict. Vivek Sainihad helped the man by giving him chips, water and even a jacket for warmth. On January 16, the 25-year-old refused to give Faulkner free food. This might have triggered Faulkner and in that rage, he just started swinging hammer at Vivek Saini. The incident was captured on the CCTV camera at the convenience store.
 
 
The incident has sent shockwaves across the United States and Vivek Saini's parents in Haryana are inconsolable. Saini completed his B.Tech from India before flying to the US two years ago to pursue an MBA.

India Condemns Fatal Attack

 
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta strongly condemned the tragic attack on a 25-year-old Indian student, stating that US authorities have apprehended the suspects and are investigating the issue.

Neel Acharya

 
Meanwhile in another incident, a Indian student, Neel Acharya who was studying at USA was found dead. The tragic incident unfolded on a Sunday morning (28 January), just a day after his mother filed missing complaint.It should be noted that Acharya body was found on Sunday around 11.30 AM (local time) on Purdue’s campus at 500 Allison Road in West Lafayette.
 
 
 
Interim CS head Chris Clifton informed students about Acharya’s death in an email written to the university's computer science department. "It is with great sadness that I inform you that one of our students, Neel Acharya, has passed away. My condolences go out to his friends, family, and all affected," Clifton wrote. He described the students as a "driven individual and academically talented" and added that "it's a shock" and a "real loss to our community". 

Neel Acharya’s missing complaint on social media

 
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Neel Acharya’s mother Gaury on Sunday sought help in finding her missing son. “Our son Neel Acharya is missing since yesterday Jan 28 (12:30 AM EST) He is studying at Purdue University in the US. He was last seen by the Uber driver who dropped him off in Purdue University. We are looking for any info on him. Please help us if you know anything,” she tweeted.This marks the second such incident following the death of Vivek Saini, who was fatally attacked.
 
 
  

Indian American demographic

 
Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. Based on AAPI Data’s analysis of US Census Bureau data, Indian Americans account for around 2.1 million or around 16 percent of the 13.4 million Asian Americans eligible to vote and are the third largest Asian-origin population behind Chinese and Filipino Americans. Pew Research data suggests that Indian Americans have tended to be more democratic than any other Asian American subgroup.
 
 
 
In the past few years, there has been a dramatic jump in the cases of crime against Indian students in the United States.The recent incidents have brought attention to the safety of Indians in the US.
 

It will be interesting to see how presidential candidates address the safety concerns of Indian students and the Indian American community in their campaigns and what measures they propose to ensure their safety or whether they even consider it worth addressing.It is essential for the government to continue to prioritize the protection of minority communities and strengthen policies and legislation against hate crimes.Additionally, the Indian American community can also play a significant role in the election by using their voting power to support candidates who prioritize their safety and well-being.