Stricken with grief, Indians in the United States help to send Sharath's body back to India | News from India

HYDERABAD: The Indian community in the United States is in a state of shock at the badbadination of Sharath Koppu in Kansas. In mourning, they contributed $ 50,892 in just 19 hours when a GoFundMe call was initiated by the victim's cousin. Although the goal was to raise $ 40,000, 1,595 people mobilized quickly, which was more than was required.

Raghu Chowdavaram, who also lives in the United States, has launched a call to the online crowdfunding site to raise funds to send the body of 25-year-old Sharath Koppu to Hyderabad, India, Kansas.

"It's a terrible news – I hope there is a solution for gun violence in this country – more strength for his family," said Ramesh Kata, who helped for the fund.

"As a client of J, I am disgusted by this tragedy, Sharath was such a sweet and wonderful person, our hearts break for his family and friends who loved him so much," commented Nicole / Marcia King / Leibold.

Deb Chatterjee said that he was deeply troubled by the increasing violence against Indian graduate students who lost their lives because of the indiscriminate violence. "This can potentially decrease graduate enrollment at UMKC.Unless steps are taken, the future looks bleak for UMKC graduate programs that matter a lot of Indian graduate students, my deepest condolences to Sharath Koppu's family, may his soul rest in peace, "he said.
Raghu Chowdavaram in his call for funds on GoFundMe said that his cousin, a computer engineer had come to the United States in January 2018. He said that Sharath Koppu would have been another great story had not come to an abrupt conclusion the 6th of July.

"Sharath is known to his family and friends as being full of dreams, cheerful, energetic and athletic, and in pursuit of his dreams he moved to the United States to do his Masters." He had the same dreams that everyone to make it GREAT in the land of opportunity.He had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh and was always ready to lend a hand.Nobody knew that life was going to take a Unfortunate turn on a fateful day of July 6, 2018, "he said.

When officers arrived at J's fish and chicken market, they found Sharath injured and were taken to a nearby hospital where he died later. Friends, family and all who knew him were in shock and had trouble believing in the news, he explained.

He said that Sharath would be missed not only by his family but by all those whose lives he touched. "Sharath's body is sent to India for cremation and as a co-human, we can not stop the pain caused to his family, but we can share the grievance and extend our support to ease the financial burden. because of his sudden death, "he said.

As in just 19 hours more than the required funds were raised, it was announced that his call was no longer accepting donations.