I just got a news from a friend of mine that a Nepali student working in a gas station got shot dead by a black guy. Anyone with more information, please keep posted. We all need to help the family of this guy. May his soul rest in peace and may god provide strength to the parents, relatives and friend of this guy.

Nepali youth shot dead in US



Kantipur Report


KATHMANDU, Aug 28 - A 21-year-old Nepali student was found dead in Baltimore next to a gas pump at the Tedxaco station in Northwest Baltimore in the United States Monday.

The deceased identified as Himank Karki, a resident of Biratnagar, was shot at by two unidentified criminals, who could have been robbers, the Baltimore Sun quoted police as saying. He died on the spot.


Karki, who was in the United States on a student visa, was to have attended his first day of classes at Baltimore City Community College on Monday itself.

His body was taken to the state medical examiner's office for an autopsy.

Karki was working from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift at the gas station. It was not known how long he had worked at the gas station in the 2600 block of Gwynns Falls Parkway near Koko Lane, the report added.

According to the local police, the owner of the gas station had restricted Karki from leaving the station office during the working hours.

Police was not sure whether Karki had left the office on his own or whether he was lured outside. They also declined to say if there were any obvious signs of a robbery.

Police said Karki's roommate contacted the victim's family in Nepal and told them of Karki's death.

May His Soul rest in peace. God Bless His family and give them strength to live this sorrowful moment.


Desi people, most of them, don't have working surveillance cameras in their stores making it difficult to catch the culprits.. stupid people need to fix their cameras!!!!!

that's really sad news....

Another sad news May His Soul rest in peace

May the departed soul rest in peace and may god provide strength to the bereaved family to overcome this loss.

May the departed soul rest in peace.
Baltimore is not a good place to live as a working class. Crime rate and HIV infection is highest in Baltimore. I know life is no easy in any part of USA but........I live in baltimore so I know, even in downtown there are places where it is scary and dangerous to walk even in daylight.

Very Sad to Hear
May His Soul Rest in Peace

This is sickening - it hasn’t been long enough since we lost the lad in Texas under the similar tragic incident. For rest of the guys out there working in the gas station, avoid the night shifts unless you’re protected within the bullet-proof glass. Nothing can be more important than your life itself. May his soul rest in peace!!

Guys its really bad to hear that news. May his soul depart in peace.

Guys avoid the gas station job coz its risky and so many young nepali brothers have died.There are so many jobs in U.S. Mall, pizza delivery,hotel and etc. Remember your parents has spent so much money for your bright future and how they feel when they hear this news. Its better to stay in nepal and take a low pay jobs. They haven't sent you here for losing their kids.

Think about this twice .

Guys its really bad to hear that news. May his soul depart in peace.

Guys avoid the gas station job coz its risky and so many young nepali brothers have died.There are so many jobs in U.S. Mall, pizza delivery,hotel and etc. Remember your parents has spent so much money for your bright future and how they feel when they hear this news. Its better to stay in nepal and take a low pay jobs. They haven't sent you here for losing their kids.

Think about this twice .

Really sad news! May his soul rest in peace!

May the departed soul rest in peace and my sincere condolence to the bereaved family

Very very sad news. One of my friend from India lived there for few months, he said Bltimore is the worst place to live. He said he was scared in daylight too. So, please go to different places but do not stay in Baltimore. May his soul rest in peace and give his family courage to face this tragedy.

Very sad news…..
When I was in college, I used to work in a Gas Station so I could earn some money to pay my bills. One day, I was robbed on Gun Point as well. I had heard that one Indian was shot to death in cross-street Gas Station just a year ago. There are very few Gas Station attendees who were not robbed at least once while working at a Gas Station. We do not always have choices of switching job or not working at a Gas Station so I think we need to use caution. For most of Gas Station owners, YOUR SAFTY IS A LAST THING THEY HAVE IN THEIR MIND…
If you have to work in a Gas Station please make sure:
* Avoid working on Grave Yard Shifts. If you have to work on night shifts, close the doors and carry out transactions through windows. Some greedy owners prefer to open the door all night for little more business so if you can’t convince them, anonymously complain to LABOR department about unsafe working environment or QUIT.
* Make sure Station is properly equipped with surveillance camera and have your manager post a sign on the door that reads” Store is under surveillance camera".
* Try to find a job in less crime area. Usually Gas Stations that are located in high crime rate usually pay you little better because they have hard time keeping employees for long. Just because you are getting few cents more, do not take that job.
* Light up station in-and-out after dark. Poorly lighted station is more likely victims of such crimes. (My greedy owner used to turn OFF half of canopy lights out-side so he could save electric bill but I would turn them back on the minute he left)
* Do not stack any items which blocks your outside views. If you see any suspicious activity, report immediately and make sure you can escape to safety.
* Do not unnecessarily argue with customer whether they are black white or purple.
* If robbery is eminent, do not resist them however do not go to office or storage area if they tell you to do so.
* Try to avoid working alone. If possible, convince your manager to have at least 2 people at all time.

Most of all be vigilance and use your common sense. IF you do not feel comfortable working there anymore please QUIT. Nothing is more precious for you than your LIFE and think about the aftermath… What would happen to your family….
I am glad I quit because the Station I used to work has been robbed at least 10 more times since I left.
I know most of you already know about it but it never hurt to remind you one more time…

jus visiting the sajha....really shocked by the news.....................................................why working class people!!! damn......may his soul stay in peace.......!!!

It's always KAALEYs.
Let's count how many innocent Nepali Kaaleys have killed.
I'm mad, I have no word.I hope his family can cope with this tragic accident.

he was my one of classmate last semester..he was a real nice guy....so much friendly n so much talkative..because of his help i passed my one of subject with him...
we really miss him...he used to say he would work harder this semester to get even better grade than last semester...i was shocked to hear his untimely demise..he had a class from today tuesday...n that happend a day earlier...its a really heart breaking moment for all of us...may this thing wont happen again..not even to enemy..
may his soul rest in peace n i fully support for any kind of help which i can do..
we will miss you hemank

Sad news indeed.
May his soul rest in peace!!

Anyone interested to help create a website to collect funds for the family of our Late Nepali Brother Karki? Please check the link below if anyone can help. This has happened to this kid and next time any of our friend or relative might be a victim of gunshot from kale. Please help the family in every way possible.
http://sajha.com/sajha/html/openThread.cfm?forum=2&threadid=50289

I too just log in n shock to this news. Condolonces to late Karki. A friend of mine also work and study at the same area.Hope you all be first cover from God faith top of all.JUst be care and eyes on safety. OH life, bless us and protect your child always my God!