Andhra man found dead in Texas; police suspect suicide
What's the story
Kolli Abhishek, a resident of Gudivada city in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, was found dead in Texas. His body was recovered a day after he went missing.
Abhishek was last seen on Saturday in Princeton; his disappearance triggered a search operation by law enforcement and community members.
Authorities suspect it to be a case of suicide.
Personal challenges
Abhishek's life and struggles in the US
Abhishek had moved to Princeton after spending a year with his wife in Phoenix.
His brother Aravind said Abhishek had been unemployed for six months and was struggling financially.
Aravind has launched a GoFundMe campaign to pay for Abhishek's funeral and repatriation of his body to India.
"We want to honor his memory with dignity, without the shadow of financial worry hanging over us," Aravind wrote.
Community response
Fundraiser garners significant support
The GoFundMe campaign has seen an outpouring of support, collecting over $18,000 in under 10 hours.
Aravind thanked the contributors, saying, "We want to honor his memory with dignity, without the shadow of financial worry hanging over us."
The US Telugu community has also joined Abhishek's family, offering both financial and emotional support in this trying time.