Kansas shooting: Body of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla brought to Hyderabad

The body of Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed in a shooting at a bar in Kansas, US, was today brought to India. Kuchibhotla's mortal remains were flown to Hyderabad, where he grew up, in an Air India flight.

The 32-year-old's body was accompanied by his wife, Sunayana Dumala, and his brother Sai Kiran.

Transport Minister of Telangana P. Mahender Reddy, TRS MP Malla Reddy, BJP legislators G. Kishan Reddy and Andhra Pradesh NRI Affair Minister Palle Raghunath were among those who were present at the airport.

A convoy with high police security carried the mortal remains to the family's residence in Bachupally of Medchal district of Telangana.

The funeral is expected to be held around 11:30 am at the Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium at Jubilee Hills of Hyderabad on Tuesday.

ABOUT THE ATTACK

Kuchibhotla, and a friend and fellow Indian Alok Reddy Madasani were at a bar in Olathe, Kansas, where they were shot by a 51-year-old American navy veteran, Adam Purinton. Madasani, who suffered injuries, was later discharged from a hospital.

An American, Ian Grillot was also injured in the shooting after he lunged at Purinton. His action led to him being hailed as a hero in the February 23 incident.

Kuchibhotla completed his B.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University in 2005 before leaving for the United States for higher studies and a job. His death is being seen as a hate crime by many, with witnesses reporting that Purinton shouted 'get out of my country' at the Indian duo before opening fire.

Purinton was arrested soon after the shooting and he remains jailed awaiting judicial proceedings.

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