Indian Consulate in Atlanta expresses deep anguish over death of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini

Indian Consulate in Atlanta on Monday (January 29, 2024) expressed ‘deep anguish’ over the killing of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini by a homeless man in Lithonia metropolis.

Witnesses instructed WSB-TV Saini was attacked with a hammer by a homeless man on the Chevron Food Mart at Snapfinger and Cleveland Road in Lithonia.

Workers at Food Mart stated they allowed the homeless man to come back in and out of their retailer.

Police recognized him as 53-year-old Julian Faulkner.

India in Atlanta posted on X, “We are deeply anguished by the terrifying, brutal, & heinous incident that led to the death of National/pupil Mr Vivek Saini & condemns assault in the strongest phrases. It is known that the US authorities have arrested the accused & are investigating the case.”

“The Consulate obtained in contact with the household of Mr Saini instantly after the incident, supplied all consular help in sending the mortal stays again to India, and stays in contact with the household,” learn the publish.

Why did Vivek go to the US?

Vivek Saini hails from Haryana state of India.

He accomplished his BTech in Computer Science from Chandigarh University.

The Indian-origin pupil lately accomplished his Masters in Business Administration from Alabama University.

Vivek’s cousin Simran instructed India Today his physique reached India and his final rites are additionally over.

“He was a superb pupil who simply needed a good job to help himself and his household. He used to work in a retailer, and for the final many days, the particular person recognized as Vivek’s killer used to come back to the shop and beg for cigarettes,” Simran stated.

“Vivek used to provide him cigarettes, however on that day, he refused and stated he would name the police if the man got here to bother them once more. Later, he got here with a hammer and cold-bloodedly killed my brother,” stated Simran.