00:00A chilling call for violence, a social media post openly predicting bloodshed against
00:25Indians in America and even demanding their mass deportation. The words are raw, explicit,
00:32and unapologetic. But behind this post lies a far more alarming question. Are Indians in the
00:39United States becoming increasingly unsafe? The post, authored by a U.S. citizen identifying
00:46himself as Matt Forney, predicts that anti-Indian attacks will explode in 2026. It explicitly names
00:54vandalism, bombings, mass shootings, and racial targeting. It then calls for what it describes
01:00as a solution. DEI. Deport every Indian. While the post itself is not linked to an immediate attack,
01:09experts warn such rhetoric fuels real-world violence. Hate speech online often precedes
01:15physical attacks, emboldening individuals who already harbor extremist views. For Indian Americans,
01:22this post has reignited deep fears about safety, belonging, and racial targeting.
01:31Those fears are not abstract. In September 2025, Chandra Muli Nagamalaya was brutally killed in Texas
01:39in front of his family. Weeks later, Kapil, a 26-year-old Indian national, was shot dead in
01:46California following a minor public dispute. In October, a student from Telanyana was gunned down
01:53while working at a gas station in Texas. These cases span different states, professions, and
01:59circumstances. But together, they point to a disturbing trend. Students, workers, and business owners of
02:06Indian origin report rising hostility, harassment, and fear. Community leaders warned that these incidents
02:13are no longer isolated, but symptomatic of a wider climate of intolerance. Beyond lethal attacks,
02:20Indians in America are increasingly facing racial profiling. Viral videos show Indian origin
02:26individuals being verbally abused, told to go back to India, or accused of not belonging. These
02:33encounters, while non-lethal, deepen anxiety and reinforce feelings of exclusion within immigrant
02:40communities. One report claims online hate targeting Indians surged sharply in 2025, with trolling rising
02:48by more than 90 percent. Critics argue that political polarization and inflammatory rhetoric have
02:55normalized racial scapegoating. Whether linked to policy or politics, the impact on minority communities
03:02is increasingly visible. The U.S. has long been seen as a land of opportunity for Indians. But as violent
03:09rhetoric spreads and deadly incidents mount, that perception is under strain. Community groups are now
03:16demanding stronger law enforcement responses, clearer condemnation of hate speech, and guarantees that
03:22Indians in America can live without fear.
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