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Appeal to Students

12.26.2010

American Telugu Association (ATA) Appeal to US Students

Last weekend, A 22-year-old Indian hailing from Andhra Pradesh was shot dead early on Christmas morning during a robbery at a convenience store in Houston, Texas where he was working part time. The victim was shot five times and was found dead when the police arrived on to the scene. ATA community is shocked at these kind of incidents and there are no words to express our sympathy for the devastation and profound loss of victim's families. ATA expresses deep condolences to all the families for those who lost their kin in these kind of tragic incidents. ATA would like to appeal to the Indian students in US at large to avoid working in these dangerous conditions and take all precautionary measures to avoid these kinds of tragic incidents. Just be aware that as many as 12 Telugu students and techies were murdered in the US during the last three years. We understand working as part time to meet the needs for college education is important but remember life is very valuable and it is more valuable for your loved ones back home. Please note ATA is here to help and provide guidance for any student that may need help and you can reach us at communityservices@ataworld.org.

ATA has a student fund to help the victims & their families for these kind of tragic incidents. We request all Indian community to donate generously and support the cause. Donations and contributions can be made using the ‘Donor’ link on our website www.ataworld.org.

Donations also can be mailed to:

Attn: Student Fund

American Telugu Association (ATA)

P O Box: 4496

Naperville, IL 60567

www.ataworld.org

Email: communityservices@ataworld.org