Just hours after leading conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead while speaking at a university in Utah, there was another horrific news that proves why US is unsafe, even more so for Indians.
A 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager, Chandramouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, was brutally killed in Dallas, Texas, after an argument with a co-worker escalated into a fatal machete attack.
According to the Dallas Police Department, the incident took place on Wednesday morning when Nagamallaiah, originally from Karnataka, instructed his colleague Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37, not to use a malfunctioning washing machine. Police said the instruction was relayed through another staff member, which allegedly angered Cobos-Martinez.
Surveillance footage showed Cobos-Martinez retrieving a machete and attacking Nagamallaiah. The victim fled towards the motel office, where his wife and 18-year-old son were present. Despite their attempts to intervene, Nagamallaiah was fatally assaulted in front of them.
Police confirmed that Cobos-Martinez, who has a prior criminal record including arrests for auto theft and assault in Houston, was apprehended shortly after the attack. He has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
A disturbing video of the incident circulating online shows the accused carrying out the assault and disposing of the victim’s head in a dumpster.
Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Texas: Indian consulate in Houston.
No outrage on USA media its unfortunate even Indian media not covering this issue.
America is unsafe for everyone.https://t.co/yzEsTbTPDX— Shivam (@IamShivam_IN) September 12, 2025
The Consulate General of India in Houston expressed condolences to the victim’s family and confirmed it is coordinating with local authorities. “We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police. We are following up on the matter closely,” the Consulate said in a post on X.
Consulate General of India, Houston, condoles the tragic death of Mr. Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Tx.
We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police.…
— India in Houston (@cgihou) September 11, 2025
Friends and members of the local Indian community described Nagamallaiah as a devoted husband, father, and well-respected member of society. “Bob’s life was taken in a brutal attack that occurred in front of his wife and son, who bravely tried to protect him. The shocking nature of this event has shaken our community,” a family friend said.
Police investigations are ongoing, while the Indian community in Dallas has begun mobilising support for the victim’s family.
(With inputs from CNBC-TV18)
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