An Indian-American executive, Vivek Taneja, passed away this week after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a altercation outside a restaurant in Washington DC. Taneja, 41, from Virginia, was involved in a physical altercation with a suspect on February 2, resulting in him being knocked to the ground and hitting his head on the pavement, as reported by the Washington Post citing police records.
The incident occurred after Taneja and the suspect visited two sister Japanese restaurants, with the altercation unfolding on a nearby street following their departure from the establishments. Taneja lost consciousness during the assault and was found with severe injuries by the police, who promptly transported him to a nearby hospital. Tragically, Taneja succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials.
The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was captured on CCTV footage, prompting a search effort by authorities. A reward of $25,000 has been offered by the police for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Vivek Taneja was not only the co-founder of Dynamo Technologies but also served as the company’s president, spearheading its strategic growth and partnership initiatives. The loss of Taneja comes amidst a string of attacks and fatalities affecting the Indian and Indian-American community in the United States.
In response to the tragedies, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti emphasized the commitment of the United States to ensuring the safety of Indian students, reaffirming that the US remains a welcoming and secure destination for study and residence.
