Culprit in killing of Indian in U.S. arrested: Sushma Swaraj

Vamshi was reportedly killed by a drug addict on Friday at Milpitas.

February 13, 2017 03:44 pm | Updated 03:56 pm IST - NEW DELHI:

Vamshi Reddy (in the picture) was reportedly killed by a drug addict in California.

Vamshi Reddy (in the picture) was reportedly killed by a drug addict in California.

The culprit responsible for the killing of a 26-year-old Indian man in Santa Clara County of California last week has been arrested, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday and assured all assistance to the family of the deceased.

In a series of tweets, the Minister said, “I am pained to know about the tragic death of your brother Vamshi Mamidala. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

“I have got report from our Consulate in San Francisco.

The report says Vamshi was killed by a drug addict on Friday evening at Milpitas.

All help assured

“The culprit has been arrested. Our Consulate is in touch with your family. We assure you of all help and assistance,” Ms. Swaraj said.

According to Vamshi’s family, the incident happened when Mamidala Vamshi Chander Reddy was returning after completing his part-time shift at a local store in Milpitas.

Vamshi had gone to California in 2013 and completed his MS in Silicon Valley University. While he was looking for a job in the software industry in the US, he recently took up a part-time assignment at a local store.

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