Trump vows tough action after beheading of Indian motel manager

September 15, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the beheading of Indian-origin hotel manager Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, allegedly by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, an undocumented Cuban immigrant in Dallas. The attack occurred on September 10th following an argument over a broken washing machine, with Nagamallaiah's wife and child witnessing the machete assault. Trump criticized the Biden administration, claiming Cobos-Martinez was previously arrested for multiple crimes but released after Cuba refused to accept his return due to his criminal history.

Who is affected

Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah (the victim) and his family
Yordanis Cobos-Martinez (the accused)
Indian immigrant community
Nagamallaiah's wife and child who witnessed the attack
Motel staff and management

What action is being taken

Yordanis Cobos-Martinez is being held in Dallas County Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged Cobos-Martinez with the Dallas County Jail
Cobos-Martinez has been charged with murder
A fundraiser to support Nagamallaiah's family is ongoing and has raised over $321,000

Why it matters

The case highlights immigration policy debates in the U.S.
It demonstrates tensions around the handling of undocumented immigrants with criminal histories
The incident has become politically significant with Trump using it to criticize current immigration policies
It represents a tragic loss for an Indian immigrant family who came to the U.S. in 2018
The case raises questions about the process of returning immigrants to countries that refuse to accept them

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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