Indian student dies by suicide in Chicago, leaves scheduled messages for friends
A 26-year-old Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, studying in Chicago, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday, police said. The deceased, identified as Chandu Iraganaboyina from Kurnool district, is suspected to have shot himself. Police are investigating how he was able to procure a firearm while on a non-immigrant visa. Chandu's friends claimed he had been under severe financial stress. His family, too, was reportedly facing financial strain after taking an education loan to support his studies in the US. Chicago Police shifted the body to a hospital and recorded statements from his roommates and friends.
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Srikanth Aluri is the assistant editor at Times of India, Vijayawada. He covers Chief Minister’s office, Telugu Desam Party, diaspora and the high court. In his 15 years of career as on ground journalist, Srikanth worked in Hyderabad, New Delhi and Vijayawada. He wrote extensively on AP politics, civic and legal issues.Read More
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