Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Nizamuddin's Family Claims Racially Motivated Murder
An Indian man, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was shot and killed by police in Santa Clara, California.
Before his death, he posted online about racial discrimination, wage fraud, and food poisoning at his job.
His family believes the shooting was a racially motivated murder.
They are asking for an investigation by the U.S. and Indian governments.
The Indian consulate has offered assistance to the family.
Mohammed Nizamuddin was shot and killed by Santa Clara Police approximately 15 days before the article.
Nizamuddin alleged racial discrimination, wage fraud, and food poisoning at his workplace.
He had posted on LinkedIn about racial discrimination shortly before the incident.
His family believes the shooting was racially motivated.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has offered consular assistance.
- Who
- Mohammed Nizamuddin and Santa Clara Police
- What
- Nizamuddin was shot and killed by police
- When
- Approximately 15 days prior to article (approx. Sept 3)
- Where
- Santa Clara, California
- Why
- Unclear; Nizamuddin's father claims it was racially motivated.
Family & Supporters
Santa Clara Police
Cause of Death
Family & Supporters
Family alleges it was a cold-blooded, racially motivated murder.
Santa Clara Police
Not directly addressed in article.
Prior Workplace Claims
Family & Supporters
Nizamuddin claimed he was harassed and discriminated against.
Santa Clara Police
Not directly addressed in article.
- Victim
- Mohammed Nizamuddin
- Nationality
- Indian
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Date of Incident
- 15 days prior to article (approx. Sept 3)
- Cause of Death
- Shot by Police
- Allegations
- Racial discrimination, wage fraud, food poisoning
- Employer
- Google via EPAM Systems
Sources
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