A 28-year-old man from the Indian state of Telangana works part-time as a pizza delivery supervisor at a pizza shop. USAwas tragically shot while responding to a delivery request Philadelphiasuspected of fraudulent orders.
The deceased’s name is anshul kunchaI worked for a multinational company and supplemented my income by working part-time as a pizza delivery supervisor on weekends.
On Saturday night, he received a “fake” delivery request that took him to an isolated area. When he arrived, an unknown assailant opened fire, hitting Anshul multiple times in the head before fleeing the scene.
Anshul Kuncha shot dead in US: Here’s what his tragic family says
Anshul’s case did not involve theft, according to his family, raising questions about the motive for the murder. The family cited reports that two masked gunmen wearing backpacks were spotted nearby at the time of the incident.
In addition, they also mentioned that Anshul was robbed in the United States and his necklace, mobile phone and cash were taken away. However, he had never experienced a life-threatening attack before this incident.
Anshul’s sister Tanvi claimed the pizza delivery was a “trap” designed to “kill him”.
“He was told to deliver pizza in an abandoned area, but we later learned it was a decoy. There was no one there; it was a trap just to kill him. We don’t know what they got or what their intentions were. They took my brother and killed him,” she said.
She also urged authorities to expedite the return of her brother’s body to India. “My brother was a loving and happy man. He had been in the United States for almost four years. We learned that he was trapped and shot over a false pizza delivery request. Our only request is that his body be returned to India as soon as possible.”
Tanvi said authorities have informed the family of the deceased and the body will be handed over on Monday. She, however, pleaded with officials to speed up the process so that the family could perform the last rites in time. Additionally, she called for justice for her brother, saying the family did not have any particular suspicions about those involved but wanted those responsible identified and held accountable.
Anshul Kuncha urges Indian families not to send children to US
Addressing the media, Tanvi urged the public not to send their children to the United States.
“This is a message to all parents considering sending their children to the United States: My brother is a very loving and happy man. He had no real reason to go to the United States, but we sent him anyway. He didn’t want to go either, but he went and saw what he would get. Don’t send your children to the United States,” she said.
Were there any arrests?
A $20,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. While no arrests have been made so far, investigators have the phone number of the caller who placed the order and are currently working to determine whether the caller is connected to the incident.
This is what the Consulate General of India in New York says
The Consulate General of India in New York is aware of the incident and said it is communicating with local authorities as well as the grieving family.
“We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Mr. Anshul Kuncha, an Indian national in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We extend our deepest condolences and condolences to his family at this difficult time. The Consulate is in contact with Anshul’s family and is providing all possible assistance,” the consulate said in a post on X.
Anshul Kulcha profile
After completing his B Tech studies in Hyderabad, with the encouragement and support of his family, Anshul moved to the United States to pursue his master’s degree. After completing his studies, he obtained a position at KWC Company.
