Tragedy Strikes in Arkansas: Indian National Among Victims in Deadly Grocery Store Shooting

Fordyce, Arkansas — Tragedy struck a local grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, where a gunman’s violent rampage resulted in the deaths of four people, including an Indian national originally from Andhra Pradesh. The deadly incident, occurring Friday morning, also left 10 others, including two law enforcement officers, injured as panic ensued among the shoppers. The Indian community was particularly hard-hit by the death of Dasari Gopikrishna, a 32-year-old worker at the Mad Butcher grocery store …

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Queens Tragedy: Indian American Brothers in Shocking Murder-Suicide

Queens, New York – A tragic murder-suicide has left an Indian American family devastated in Queens, New York. The incident unfolded on June 7 when Karamjit Multani, 33, fatally shot his younger brother Vipanpal Multani, 27, and wounded his mother before taking his own life. What started as a seemingly ordinary evening turned into a horrifying nightmare for the Multani family. According to reports, Karamjit unexpectedly entered Vipanpal’s room during a family pizza night and …

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Indian Permanent Resident Shot Dead in Canada: 4 Arrested for Targeted Killing

New Delhi: A 28-year-old man from Punjab’s Ludhiana was tragically shot dead in Surrey, Canada on Friday. The suspects involved in the crime have been apprehended by the police and charged with first-degree murder. The authorities are currently investigating the incident as a targeted shooting as they work on uncovering the motives behind the killing of Yuvraj Goyal. Yuvraj had immigrated to Canada in 2019 on a student visa and had recently received his Canadian …

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Heatwave Tragedy: 33 Indian Polling Staff Die from Heatstroke During Elections

In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, tragedy struck as the sweltering heat claimed the lives of at least 33 Indian polling staff on the final day of voting, a top election official revealed. The scorching temperatures, with readings soaring above 45°C (113°F) in many areas, led to multiple fatalities due to heatstroke. However, the toll of 33 personnel perishing in a single day stands out as particularly devastating. Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa of Uttar Pradesh …

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Abuses in Indian Kashmir Continue: Pakistan Demands Accountability for Custodial Deaths and Condemns Actions in Gaza and Al-Aqsa

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan reiterated its demand for India to be held accountable for ongoing human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir region. Over the past three decades, more than 7,000 Kashmiris have reportedly died in Indian custody. During a recent press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized the urgency of addressing custodial deaths in the region. She called for those responsible for these crimes to be held accountable, …

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Polling Staff Death Toll Rises to 54 from Heatstroke on Final Day of Indian Election, SAMAA Reports

New Delhi, India – A tragic toll has been recorded as 54 polling staff members succumbed to heatstroke on the final day of the Indian election. The extreme temperatures during the election process proved fatal for these individuals, highlighting the dangers faced by those performing their civic duties under strenuous conditions. The incident sheds light on the hazards involved in organizing and conducting elections in countries like India, where extreme weather conditions can pose a …

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Death toll rises as Indian polling staff succumb to heatstroke on final voting day

Lucknow, India – In a tragic turn of events, the intense heatwave sweeping across India claimed the lives of at least 33 polling staff in the state of Uttar Pradesh on the final day of voting. The scorching temperatures, soaring well above 113 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas, led to an unprecedented toll on those working during the elections. Navdeep Rinwa, the chief electoral officer for Uttar Pradesh, confirmed the deaths of 33 polling personnel …

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Assaulted Indian Student in Australia Struggles with Recovery and Mounting Medical Costs

Hobart, Australia – A 32-year-old Indian student, Devarshi Deka, left his government job to pursue a Master’s in Professional Accounting at the University of Tasmania. However, his dreams were shattered when he was brutally assaulted, leaving him paralyzed and facing mounting medical costs. The attack occurred on November 5th of last year, during a celebration with friends for his new part-time job. Following the assault, Deka was placed in a medically induced coma for three …

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Mob Violence Erupts in Kyrgyzstan Against Foreign Students, Indian Nationals Advised to Stay Indoors

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Recent violent incidents targeting foreign students in Kyrgyzstan have prompted the Indian government to issue a warning for its nationals to remain indoors. The Indian consulate in Kyrgyzstan has assured that they are actively communicating with affected students, and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has advised them to stay in constant contact with the embassy for assistance. The Pakistani Embassy has also reported on the escalation of tensions following a viral video showing …

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Honoring Fallen Hero: Indian River County Commemorates Deputy Killed in Line of Duty

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA – Members of the law enforcement community in Indian River County, alongside elected officials and the public, gathered outside the Indian River County Courthouse to observe the beginning of National Police Week on Monday. This solemn occasion served as a moment to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, both across the state and locally. Among those remembered was Sheriff’s Cpl. Richard “Raz” Raczkoski, the …

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