Tragic Killing of Indian-Origin Motel Manager Sparks Outrage

Updated : Sep 16, 2025 11:19
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Editorji News Desk

New York/Washington, Sep 16 (PTI) US law enforcement agencies have condemned the brutal killing of Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, labeling it as a tragic event that could have been avoided. Authorities assert that the incident would not have occurred if the accused had not been released into the United States by the Biden administration.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency shared on X that, “A hotel manager was beheaded in front of his family by a convicted predator, an illegal alien from Cuba. Cuba refused to accept him back, resulting in his release onto American streets just a week before President Trump assumed office.”

Chandra Nagamallaiah, aged 50, fell victim at the Downtown Suites motel to his colleague, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban national with a violent history. ICE officials stated this criminal should never have been in the US.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described Cobos-Martinez as a “vile monster,” revealing that he appallingly beheaded Nagamallaiah in full view of his wife and child, subsequently kicking his victim’s head on the ground. “This gruesome, savage slaying by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez was entirely avoidable if this criminal illegal alien was not released into our country by the Biden Administration since Cuba refused to take him back,” stated DHS. The agency emphasized the importance of deporting criminal illegal aliens to third countries to prevent such tragedies.

President Trump, alongside DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, declared their commitment to ensuring barbaric criminals do not indefinitely remain in America. They warned that those who enter illegally might face relocation to nations like Eswatini, Uganda, South Sudan, or to CECOT — referring to the maximum security prison Terrorism Confinement Centre in Tecoluca, El Salvador.

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas criticized the Biden administration for the tragedy, lamenting that Nagamallaiah should still be alive today, enjoying life peacefully with his family. Cruz demanded maximum legal punishment for the murderer.

Former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences on Truth Social, describing Nagamallaiah as "a well-respected person" brutally killed by an illegal alien who should never have been in the country. Trump assured that the suspect, now in custody, will face first-degree murder charges and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

Previous arrest records of the accused, including child sex abuse, grand theft auto, and false imprisonment, further highlighted the failure of the prior administration in securing the public against such individuals. “Rest assured, under my watch, the period of leniency towards these illegal immigrant criminals is over!” Trump declared, commending the collective efforts of his administration, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and others, to make America safe again.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed his horror over Nagamallaiah’s tragic death, acknowledging him as a hardworking Indian-American immigrant and extending condolences to his family. He reinforced the demand for maximum legal action against the perpetrator.

Yordanis Cobos-Martinez had been released from ICE custody earlier this year after Cuba rejected his deportation due to his criminal past.

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