A tragic incident involving a Telugu student in the United States has sparked widespread concern. Sai Kumar Reddy, a student pursuing higher education in New York, reportedly died by suicide due to fears of deportation. Sai Kumar, who was working part-time and living with friends, had his passport seized by federal authorities during a recent inspection. This reportedly left him in a state of panic, leading to the extreme step.

Sai Kumar was reportedly working and studying in New York when federal officials conducted a routine check and confiscated his passport. Fearing deportation, he took his own life at his workplace. His family in India was unaware of the incident until his friends informed Telugu media channels. The family has yet to receive official confirmation, as his friends were unable to provide their contact details to the media.

This incident comes amid increasing anxiety among Indian immigrants in the U.S. over deportation. Recently, an Indian immigrant was deported from the U.S. to Amritsar, Punjab, and reports suggest that around 18,000 more Indians may face similar action. Sai Kumar’s friends believe that the fear of being forcibly sent back to India, especially without his passport, drove him to take his own life.

As investigations continue, more details about Sai Kumar’s life and circumstances are expected to emerge.