September 13, 2025

Heart-breaking tragedy in Dallas! Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager, was brutally beheaded at the Downtown Suites motel. The shocking attack by his colleague, 37-year-old Cuban citizen Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, has shaken the Indian-American community and raised serious immigration questions. The violent incident happened after Nagamallaiah asked Cobos-Martinez not to use a broken washing machine. Furious, Cobos-Martinez, who has a violent criminal past, attacked Nagamallaiah with a machete right in front of his wife Nisha and 18-year-old son Gaurav. In a gruesome scene, Nagamallaiah was beheaded, and his head was dumped in a trash bin. The attacker was caught nearby wearing a blood-soaked shirt. Cobos-Martinez was previously in ICE detention but was released earlier this year because Cuba refused to accept him back due to his criminal record. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin pointed out, "This is exactly why the Trump Administration was removing criminal illegal aliens to third countries such as Uganda and South Sudan," highlighting how this case exposes weak immigration policies. The Indian Consulate General in Houston is closely following the case and supporting the family. Consul General DC Manjunath said, "The consulate is in contact with the family and local authorities, offering all necessary assistance." The Indian-American community is coming together in grief and support. SEWA International’s Houston chapter President Gitesh Desai shared, "This crime has devastated our community. We are offering every form of support possible to the grieving family." Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America condemned the crime as part of a dangerous national trend. They said, "These tragedies highlight an alarming societal breakdown — where political discord erodes cohesion, violence spreads unchecked, and government responses are mere lip service. We demand full investigations and a national inquiry into America’s collapsing civil dialogue." Indiaspora, representing global Indian-origin leaders, expressed deep sadness and horror at the brutality, condemning the act "in the strongest possible terms." They added, "Every person deserves safety and dignity regardless of identity." Hindu American Foundation Executive Director Suhag Shukla also spoke up, "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. In times like this, we must remember our shared humanity and choose patience and acceptance over violence." The Dallas Police confirmed that the entire attack was caught on the motel’s security cameras. Cobos-Martinez remains in custody without bail, awaiting trial. A support campaign has raised nearly $200,000 to help Nagamallaiah’s wife Nisha and son Gaurav, who was present at the tragic moment, with funeral costs and Gaurav’s future university education. The community’s love and strength are clearly shining bright against this dark tragedy. What started over a washing machine ended with a devastating loss. This gruesome murder has thrown a harsh spotlight on immigration flaws and the urgent need for justice and safety for all residents.

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