Funeral set for Indian-origin man beheaded in Dallas; fundraiser for household nears $200,000

The household of Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, the Indian-origin motel supervisor brutally beheaded in Dallas earlier this week, will maintain his funeral on Saturday (September 13, 2025) at 2 p.m. at Flower Mound Family Funeral Home in Flower Mound, Texas.

A fundraiser launched to assist Nagamallaiah’s spouse, Nisha, and 18-year-old son, Gaurav — who witnessed the assault — has raised almost $200,000, eventually reckoning, to assist cowl funeral bills and Gaurav’s school schooling.

Nagamallaiah, 50, was killed on the Downtown Suites motel by co-worker Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban nationwide with a violent prison historical past.

Cobos-Martinez was launched from ICE custody earlier this yr after Cuba refused to simply accept his deportation as a result of his prison document.

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin stated the case underscores broader immigration challenges.

“This is exactly why the Trump Administration was removing criminal illegal aliens to third countries such as Uganda and South Sudan,” she stated, mentioning coverage gaps that allowed the suspect to stay within the nation regardless of a deportation order.

The Consulate General of India in Houston is carefully monitoring the case and offering consular assist.

Support for the sufferer’s household

Consul General DC Manjunath stated the consulate “is in contact with the family and local authorities, offering all necessary assistance.” The Indian-American group expressed shock and grief.

Gitesh Desai, president of SEWA International’s Houston chapter, stated, “This crime has devastated our community. We are offering every form of support possible to the grieving family.” The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America condemned the killing, calling it a part of a disturbing nationwide pattern.

“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,” it stated.

Indiaspora, a world community of Indian-origin leaders, stated it was “deeply saddened and horrified by the brutality of this crime” and condemned the violent act “in the strongest possible terms.” “Every person deserves safety and dignity regardless of identity,” it stated.

Dallas Police have confirmed the killing was recorded on motel CCTV cameras.

Cobos-Martinez stays jailed with out bond pending trial.