In Austin, Texas, Akshay Gupta, an Indian entrepreneur, was fatally stabbed on a CapMetro bus. Deepak Kandel, also of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident occurred on May 14, 2025. Kandel reportedly stabbed Gupta without provocation. Police apprehended Kandel shortly after the incident. The community mourns Gupta’s death and questions arise about public transport safety.
