- Friday, April 04, 2025
The 25-year-old victim, Guntipalli Sowmya, had gone to the US to pursue higher studies. She completed her Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and was looking for a job.
By: Shubham Ghosh
IN an incident that revived the horrific memory of Jaahnavi Kandula, another Indian woman got killed after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Florida in the US, her family informed on Monday (27), the Indo-Asian News Service reported.
The 25-year-old victim, identified as Guntipalli Sowmya, hailed from the southern Indian state of Telangana.
The tragedy happened on Sunday (26) night when the Indian national was trying to cross the road, her family added. She died on the spot after being hit by the car.
Sowmya was a native of Yadagaripalli in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of the state and had gone to the US to pursue higher studies. She completed her Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and was trying to find a job.
Sowmya’s family was shocked upon receiving the news of her demise.
Read: India reacts as Seattle cop who fatally hit Jaahnavi Kandula escapes charges
Her parents Koteswara Rao and Balamani have appealed to both the Indian government and the Telangana government to bring her mortal remains to India.
Read: Community members demand justice for Jaahnavi Kandula
In January 2023, Kandula, a 23-year-old Master’s student from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was hit by a speeding police vehicle in the city of Seattle and died on the spot. However, a court in the US dropped criminal charges against the accused officer and the prosecutor said that criminal charges could not be pursued against the officer due to “lack of sufficient evidence”.
India had sought review of the court’s decision.
