Techie’s Final Cry Against Racism: Poisoned Food and Eviction Fears Before Fatal Police Shooting
Hyderabad: Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 32-year-old software engineer hailing from Telangana, poured out his anguish in a poignant LinkedIn post just days before Santa Clara police officers in California fatally shot him on September 3. In what turned out to be his sole public message on the platform, Nizamuddin detailed a harrowing ordeal of alleged racial discrimination, workplace abuses, and escalating threats that he claimed had pushed him to the brink.
Unemployed for the previous 18 months, Nizamuddin declared in the post that he could no longer remain silent. “Today I decided to raise my voice against all odds. Enough is enough; white supremacy/racist white American mentality has to end,” he wrote, accusing his former employer of fostering a toxic atmosphere rife with racial hostility. He further alleged wage fraud, where he was underpaid relative to industry standards, followed by an unjust dismissal. The harassment, he claimed, persisted through intimidation tactics involving a biased detective and associates, prolonging his suffering.
The situation, according to Nizamuddin, had recently intensified to alarming levels. “Lately, the situation has deteriorated and become worse. My food was poisoned, and now I am being evicted from my current residence for fighting against the unjust,” he revealed, pointing to a coordinated effort by what he described as his “main aggressors”—colleagues, his employer, a client, a detective, and their broader community. “They are the troublemakers and oppressors behind the current chaos, not me. It is happening with me today, and it can happen to anyone tomorrow. So, I ask the world to do the needful in demanding justice against the oppression and wrongdoings of people involved. I totally understand I am no saint, but they need to understand they are no God.”
To substantiate his account, Nizamuddin attached 19 supporting documents to the post, ranging from employment records to evidence of alleged misconduct. He promised to share additional files in a follow-up but never did. While his LinkedIn profile otherwise lay dormant, he had engaged with others’ content in the past.
Back in Mahabubnagar, Nizamuddin’s father, Hasnuddin, has called for swift accountability. Speaking to reporters, he insisted on a thorough probe into the incident and punishment for the officer responsible. “There should be an investigation, and the police officer should be punished,” Hasnuddin urged, his voice carrying the weight of profound loss.
Nizamuddin’s death has ignited questions about the vulnerabilities faced by Indian professionals abroad, echoing broader concerns over discrimination in the U.S. tech sector. As investigations proceed, his unheeded plea stands as a stark reminder of the human cost when cries for justice go unanswered.