Gampa Praveen, a 27-year-old Telangana student died in Milwaukee Wisconsin during a shooting incident. Praveen studied data science as a master’s degree student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee after moving to the United States in 2023. He worked as a part-timer at a local retail store before his death occurred. Early Wednesday his father Raghavulu received a missed WhatsApp call from Praveen. Raghavulu dialed back the number and the call was picked up by a stranger who stated that they found Preveen’s phone. The family became concerned when Praveen missed his morning call from his father but later discovered from his friends that he had been fatally shot while his store was being robbed.
Family Remains in Distress After Praveen’s Death
Officials notified Praveen’s family about his death a few hours later in the morning after they discovered his body with gunshot injuries but remained unsure about the circumstances leading to his death. The family remains in a state of shock while they wait to receive autopsy results. One of several fatalities affecting Indian students living in the United States involves the death of Praveen. Two students from the region faced death by shooting while studying in the US during the previous months prompting worries about Indian student security abroad.
Praveen maintained regular contact with his family until the incident occurred. During the last two months in 2024 Praveen paid a visit to his home country before returning to the United States in January. Due to the distress from the loss the family is now seeking help from Telangana local leaders and authorities to address this difficult situation.
Attack on International Students Increases
The attack on international students abroad has become a concerning trend since reports indicate rising incidents of student violence while studying abroad. Recently, a 35-year-old student named Neelam Shinde from Maharashtra fights for survival in a US hospital after sustaining a coma from a hit-and-run accident. The Indian government along with Neelam’s family members provide her ongoing support while she recovers in California as they work through official procedures to be together in her critical health condition. These cases serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by students studying abroad, and the urgent need for enhanced protection and support systems for them.
