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Diaspora groups condemn Dallas murder; donations pour in
The attack has triggered shock within the Indian American community and prompted a fundraiser that has already collected more than $120,000 at the time of writing.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 12, Sep 2025
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Indian American and diaspora organizations condemned the killing of Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 41-year-old motel employee who was brutally murdered in Dallas earlier this week.
The gruesome attack, carried out in front of his wife and son, has triggered shock within the Indian American community and prompted a fundraiser that has already collected more than $125,308 at the time of writing.
Also Read: Indian man brutally beheaded in Dallas motel attack
Indiaspora, a network of global Indian leaders, said it was “deeply saddened and horrified” to learn of the brutality of the murder. It condemned “such acts of violence in the strongest possible terms” and emphasized that “each person deserves safety and dignity, regardless of identity.”
Indiaspora's statement on the recent tragedy in Dallas, Texas. pic.twitter.com/5iMp4qIogW
— Indiaspora (@IndiasporaForum) September 12, 2025
“The news of his senseless killing weighs heavily on all of us,” the group said in a statement, adding that its “hearts go out especially to his wife and son during this unimaginably painful time.”
Suhag A. Shukla, executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, described the case as a “brutal beheading” carried out by “a repeat offender who was to be removed from our country.”
Amidst several grotesque murders across America, our community is shaken again, now by the brutal beheading of Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah by a repeat offender who was to be removed from our country.
— Suhag A. Shukla (@SuhagAShukla) September 12, 2025
In times like this, we must remember our shared humanity and choose patience…
“Amidst several grotesque murders across America, our community is shaken again … In times like this, we must remember our shared humanity and choose patience and acceptance over violence,” she wrote.
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) also issued a statement, calling the crime “one of the most horrific” to impact a hotel workplace in recent memory. “Our hearts are absolutely broken for the victim’s family, who witnessed this unimaginable act of violence,” AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel said.
AAHOA president and CEO Laura Lee Blake added, “Our hotelier community is devastated, and we stand united with our member and their team during this incredibly painful time.”
A GoFundMe campaign set up by family friend Tanmay Patel has already raised more than twice its $50,000 target. The fundraiser states that the money will help cover funeral and memorial expenses, immediate living costs for Nagamallaiah’s wife Nisha and 18-year-old son Gaurav, and his future education.
Court documents and local media reports have revealed disturbing details about the killing. Nagamallaiah was attacked following a dispute with co-worker Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban national with a prior criminal history.
Authorities said the confrontation began over the use of a broken washing machine at the Downtown Suites motel, escalated when Nagamallaiah asked another employee to translate his instructions, and turned violent when Cobos-Martinez retrieved a machete and pursued him until he was left decapitated.
Cobos-Martinez, who had been subject to a removal order but was still in the United States, has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond. His immigration status and prior arrests have prompted renewed debate over federal enforcement failures and public safety concerns.
Nagamallaiah, originally from Karnataka, India, had been living in Dallas with his family for several years. His son Gaurav, who had just graduated from high school, planned to pursue a degree in Hospitality Management, inspired by his father’s work ethic and dedication.
The Indian Consulate in Houston has extended condolences and said it is in contact with the family. For many in the Indian American community, the brutality of the killing has revived calls for stronger workplace safety measures and greater protections for immigrant workers in the hospitality industry.
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