Indian Student Arrested for Alleged Stabbing on Lufthansa Flight

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Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, a 28-year-old Indian student at Moody's Bible Institute in Chicago, was arrested after allegedly stabbing two teens with a metal fork on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, which was rerouted to Boston on October 25. The US Attorney's office in Massachusetts announced that Usiripalli faces two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm, and his student visa had expired, making his status in the country illegal. The incident occurred shortly after the meal was served, and Usiripalli allegedly stabbed one victim in the collarbone and another passenger in the back of the head. He also slapped a passenger and a flight crew member when they tried to intervene. Usiripalli could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.

Key Takeaways:

  • Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, a 28-year-old Indian student at Moody's Bible Institute in Chicago, was arrested for allegedly stabbing two 17-year-olds with a metal fork on a Lufthansa flight.
  • The incident occurred on October 25, while the flight was rerouted to Boston from its original destination of Frankfurt.
  • Usiripalli faces two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm, and his student visa had expired, making his status in the country illegal.
  • The incident occurred shortly after the meal was served, and Usiripalli allegedly stabbed one victim in the collarbone and another passenger in the back of the head.
  • He also slapped a passenger and a flight crew member when they tried to intervene.
  • Usiripalli could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.

Statistics:

  • 2: The number of people allegedly stabbed by Usiripalli with a metal fork.
  • 17: The age of the two teens allegedly stabbed by Usiripalli.
  • 28: The age of Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, the accused student.
  • 10: The maximum years in prison Usiripalli could face if convicted.
  • $250,000: The maximum fine Usiripalli could face if convicted.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times.
  • US Attorney's office in Massachusetts.
  • Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli's LinkedIn profile.