Santa Clara, California: The death of Indian techie Mohammed Nizamuddin after an officer-involved shooting by the Santa Clara Police has shaken the Indian community in the United States and raised questions about racial discrimination and police response. Nizamuddin, 30, was originally from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, and had been working for a Santa Clara-based technology company.

According to authorities, the incident unfolded on 3 September after a 911 call reported a stabbing at a residential property. Responding officers found Nizamuddin allegedly pinning down his injured roommate while holding a knife.

In a statement, the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) said:

“SCPD officers arrived, encountered the suspect, and were involved in an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.”

Police confirmed that the injured roommate was admitted to hospital and is reported to be recovering. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is jointly investigating the case with SCPD, and officials describe the probe as “active and open.”

📌 Story Highlights

• Indian techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 30, from Mahabubnagar, Telangana, shot dead by Santa Clara Police

• Officers say he was holding a knife and pinning his injured roommate on arrival

• Officer-involved shooting under joint probe by SCPD and Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office

• Family alleges he called 911 himself and had faced racial harassment at work

• Ministry of External Affairs urged to intervene for repatriation of remains

Family Rejects Official Account

Relatives of Mohammed Nizamuddin dispute the police version of events. They insist that it was Nizamuddin himself who called 911 seeking help and that he did not pose a threat requiring deadly force.

Family members described him as a “quiet and religious man” who had faced multiple personal and professional challenges in the U.S., including racial discrimination at work. They said he had publicly spoken about harassment, wage fraud, and wrongful termination.

LinkedIn Post Raises Questions

Adding to the controversy is a LinkedIn post attributed to Nizamuddin. In the post, 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, white supremacy/racist white American mentality has to end.”

He also alleged food poisoning, eviction and surveillance by a supposed detective. These claims are now being cited by his family as they call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death at the hands of the Santa Clara Police.

Call for Indian Government Intervention

The family has appealed to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for assistance in repatriating his remains, which are being held at a hospital in Santa Clara pending formalities.

Amjed Ullah Khan, spokesperson of the Majlis Bachao Tehreek, said:

“I have written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging the Indian Embassy in Washington and the Consulate in San Francisco to intervene and provide a detailed report.”

For now, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Clara Police say the investigation remains ongoing. The case has become a flashpoint for discussions on the safety of Indian tech workers in the U.S., racial discrimination, and the use of force by law enforcement.

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