Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his distress over the recent attacks on Indian students in the US and urged the External Affairs Minister to address the issue. He also announced the launch of a help desk for students living abroad.
This announcement comes after the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago last week. “Very disconcerted to learn of the attack on Syed Mazhar Ali, a student from Hyderabad, by four robbers in Chicago. This follows a fatal attack on B Shreyas Reddy, who was killed in Ohio. I request Hon’ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to kindly convey our concerns over the safety of our students and citizens living there. My government will set up a dedicated help desk for all youth living in the USA and other countries, especially students, to ensure all their needs are met. It is my assurance to all citizens of Telangana – wherever on earth you are – the Congress government is there for you!,” Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said.
Ali pursuing a master’s degree in the US was attacked by three people in Chicago on Sunday, according to his wife, Syeda Ruquiya Fatima Razvi who has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking his help.
