Indian stabs another Indian to death in Texas bus
-origin entrepreneur was fatally stabbed by a fellow Indian passenger aboard a CapMetro bus. The victim, identified as Akshay Gupta, was 30 years old and reportedly had no prior interaction with the assailant.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The attacker, Deepak Kandel, 31, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree murder.
The incident occurred on May 14, 2025, around 6:45 p.m. According to the Austin Police Department, Gupta was stabbed in the neck without warning during the bus ride in South Austin. Kandel had been sitting next to Gupta on the bus when he stabbed Gupta in his neck.
Police officers and emergency medical services responded to a "Shoot/Stab" call of someone being stabbed on a bus in the evening.
"Kandel stabbed Gupta in the neck without provocation," according to police. Emergency responders administered life-saving measures on Gupta, but he was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m., according to a report by the KXAN network.
Kandel, who is reported to be homeless, was detained by police shortly after the incident. Authorities have not disclosed a clear motive for the attack, and investigations are ongoing. The case has raised concerns about safety on public transportation and the need for increased security measures.
Austin Police identified Deepak Kandel by reviewing CCTV footage from the bus. The footage revealed that after the bus made an emergency stop, Kandel calmly exited the vehicle with other passengers and left the scene on foot. Austin Police Department patrol officers located and detained him shortly thereafter.
"Kandel was found less than a mile from where the bus pulled over," according to an arrest affidavit. He reportedly told police that he stabbed Gupta because he looked like his uncle.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Gupta's family and friends have expressed shock and grief over the loss. They described him as a talented and hardworking individual who had recently relocated to the US to pursue career opportunities in the tech industry. A memorial service is planned in Austin to honor his memory.
The Austin community has rallied in support of Gupta's family, with local organizations offering assistance and condolences. The incident has also prompted discussions about mental health services and support for homeless individuals in the area.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
42 minutes ago
- Time of India
21 deported to Bangladesh, says Assam CM
Guwahati: Security forces in Assam have deported 21 people to Bangladesh who allegedly illegally entered the state's Sribhumi district earlier in the week, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency "Freedom at midnight? Quite literally!" Sarma posted on 'X' on Friday. He said the process of identification and pushback of illegal migrants would continue. Authorities have, of late, pushed back some 400 people who have tried to enter the state from neighbouring Bangladesh. Of these, around 58 were alone in Sribhumi district. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the state, Debabrata Saikia, has written to home minister Amit Shah, urging that security along the Assam-Bangladesh border should be strengthened. "I am writing to bring to your kind attention the recurring "pushback" operations being undertaken by the Assam Police along the Assam-Bangladesh border since May 2025," he said in his letter, a copy of which ET has reviewed. "The state government has on multiple occasions, acknowledged such operations and deportations of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, which raises critical questions about the efficacy of our border management framework and the current coordination mechanisms." Live Events He wrote that as per official statements, a new strategy of pushback was announced on May 10 this year. It was followed by operations starting on May 23, in which over 50 individuals were apprehended. The subsequent operations on May 31, June 8, June 27, July 6, and August 3 led to the repatriation of over 300 individuals. He said these operations, despite the deployment of the Border Security Force across the 267.5-km stretch of the Assam-Bangladesh border, suggest that infiltration continues to be a serious challenge.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
'When you learn to drive on Indian roads': Truck driver takes wrong U-turn, kills 3 in Florida
The video of an Indian-origin driver taking a wrong U-turn killing 3 in Florida went viral. The video of a semi-truck taking a wrong U-turn on the Florida Turnpike, killing 3 went viral as social media users claimed that the driver must be from India. According to the Florida Highway Patrol's crash report, the semi-truck was driving northbound in the right lane of the Turnpike as a Chrysler Town & Country minivan was traveling north in the Turnpike's left lane. From the right lane, the semi-truck attempted to make a U-turn at an 'official use only' turn-around area near mile marker 171, crossing in front of the vehicle in the left lane. The driver of the vehicle was unable to avoid the truck, wedging the minivan underneath the truck. Two passengers inside the minivan, a 37-year-old woman from Pompano Beach and a 54-year-old man from Miami, died at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Chrysler, a 30-year-old man from Florida City, was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver of the semi-truck and the passenger, both men in their 20s from California, did not sustain any injuries. "Two Punjabi drivers make an illegal turn in Florida, which k!lled 3 people. This is what happens when you learn to drive on Indian roads and become a driver in the US," one post claimed. The identity of the driver and the passenger of the semi has not been revealed. As the video went viral, social media users questioned that the driver must have got his license in America, notwithstanding where he learned to drive, and therefore slamming India for the accident is not justified. "This is the fault of the driver not the road or growing up in India. He knew the risks. he went for it anyway just to save 2 minutes of time. Dont make excuses for them. He would have done this after living in us for 20 years too," one wrote.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Five Indian-Americans charged with sex trafficking, visa fraud, forced child labor in Nebraska; details here
Five Indian-Americans have been charged in Nebraska with sex trafficking, visa fraud, and money laundering involving over $565,000 (approximately ₹5 crore) amid Trump's immigration crackdown and ongoing raids in major US cities. Ten juveniles were rescued from a labor trafficking network that compelled youngsters under the age of 12 to work long hours in filthy, dangerous, and unhygienic hotels for little to no pay, according to court filings. The US Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska, revealed the names of the Indian-Americans, which include Amit Prahladbhai 'Amit' Chaudhari, 32, Amit Babubhai 'Matt' Chaudhari, 33, Maheshkumar 'Mahesh' Chaudhari, 38, Rashmi Ajit 'Falguni' Samani, 42, and Kentakumar 'Ken' Chaudhari, 36, owned, ran, and oversaw several hotels in the state. According to the prosecution, these hotels were involved in several illegal schemes. In a press release, US state attorney Lesley Woods stated that the businesses produced significant illicit profits, and authorities seized over $565,000 in cash that may have been used in money laundering. Ten minors rescued Ten juveniles were rescued from a labor trafficking network that compelled youngsters under the age of 12 to work long hours in filthy, dangerous, and unhygienic hotels for little to no pay, according to court filings. Citing one instance, the Department of Justice, revealed that an informant went into a hotel room and discovered immigrant victims dozing on the floor while cockroaches crawled over them. 'There is no evil greater than the evil that seeks to trap, oppress, and exploit human beings for profit or pleasure,' said Woods in the statement. 'Where that evil exists, Nebraska law enforcement working together at the federal, state, and local levels, as occurred in this case, will seek it, find it, root it out, and ensure every rescued victim has an opportunity to obtain justice and freedom from their captors.' Also Read: H1-B visa hiring: Major revelation about firms recruiting foreign workers; 'Americans are not aware that…' Moreover, one of the accused is suspected of abusing the US U visa program, which is intended for victims of specific crimes who have been mistreated and want to help law enforcement with their investigations. A hotel owner allegedly orchestrated a fictitious robbery of a Brow and Lash salon in 2022 to portray another suspect as a victim of crime in an effort to obtain a U visa for her. The hotels were also allegedly utilised for narcotics trafficking, according to the complaint. The hotel owners provided security to traffickers, just as they did for human traffickers, the DOJ said. Smuggling Indian nationals According to the prosecution, one defendant spoke about the price of transporting someone from India to the US. In previous years, a number of hotel workers had crossed the Arizona border knowing they would be staying at defendant-owned hotels. Migrants were transported between Nebraska and Washington in order to illegally obtain driver's licenses, which cost around $1,000 each, as per the complaint.
