Indian Student Shot Dead In Philadelphia After Being Called To Deliver Pizza

An Indian student from Telangana was shot dead in Philadelphia after being lured to what his family alleges was a fake pizza delivery request. Anshul Kuncha, 28, who was pursuing a master's degree at Temple University while working part-time as a delivery executive, was reportedly shot multiple times after arriving at a deserted location on a weekend delivery shift. The family members demanding justice and the swift repatriation of his body for final rites.

The Consulate General of India in New York confirmed the incident and said it was coordinating with local authorities while extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family.

Anshul, a native of Hyderabad, had been living in the United States for nearly four years. Alongside his studies, he worked weekends delivering pizzas to earn additional income.