Latest Incidents
Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.
May 28, 2025 –
Allen,
Texas,
USA
A 72-year-old gentleman experienced a sudden medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe heart failure. Despite medical efforts, he sadly passed away.
TEAM Aid extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and arranged a dignified Hindu funeral service. We are also assisting them in securing the necessary permits from the embassy to facilitate the transportation of his cremated ashes to India.
May 21, 2025 –
Princeton,
Texas,
USA
An elderly gentleman became an indirect victim of a tragic shooting incident at a community pool in Winchester Crossing, Princeton, TX. While attempting to find a safe place to hide amid the chaos, he suffered a major cardiac arrest.
As a result, he sustained an anoxic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state, with no further medical interventions possible. The family, devastated by this unforeseen tragedy, is now faced with the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully.
TEAM Aid is compassionately coordinating the repatriation of his mortal remains to India for final rites and rituals, standing by the family during this incredibly difficult time.
May 14, 2025 –
Beaumont,
Texas,
United States
A 24-year-old Indian graduate student from Andhra Pradesh, India, had recently fallen seriously ill and was hospitalized for a few days before he was sadly pronounced deceased. The official cause of death has been determined as Tuberculosis. After careful consideration, the family has decided to proceed with cremation in the United States. TEAM Aid is currently coordinating all necessary arrangements and will cover all expenses related to his funeral services.
May 14, 2025 –
Cumming,
Georgia,
Forsyth
A 68-year-old gentleman, who was visiting his daughter in the United States, tragically passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to Nizamabad, in the state of Telangana, India.
May 7, 2025 –
Sacramento,
California,
United States
A 24-year-old young man collapsed while working at a store and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Sadly, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. TEAM Aid is coordinating a dignified funeral service in accordance with Sikh religious traditions, honoring his life with respect and cultural reverence.
May 6, 2025 –
South Richmond Hill,
New York,
United States
A 36-year-old man tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid, in collaboration with local Indian community leaders, is assisting his family in transporting his mortal remains to a rural village near Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, India.
May 3, 2025 –
New York,
NY,
United States
An American mother reached out to TEAM Aid for assistance in bringing her son back to New York after he tragically passed away while visiting California. Faced with financial hardship and the overwhelming burden of arranging a funeral, the family was unable to manage the unexpected expenses. TEAM Aid stepped in to support the grieving mother, contributing both financially and logistically to ensure her son received a dignified farewell.
May 2, 2025 –
Decatur,
Georgia,
USA
A 24-year-old semi-truck driver was tragically found unconscious at a truck stop near the Alabama–Georgia border. He was rushed to the nearest hospital but was sadly pronounced dead upon arrival. TEAM Aid is currently assisting his grieving family in rural Punjab, India, and coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains back home.
May 1, 2025 –
West Lafayette,
Indiana,
USA
A 26-year-old Ph.D. student from Purdue University was found deceased in his room. Upon the request of his family, TEAM Aid stepped in to coordinate the transportation of his mortal remains to Thrissur, in the state of Kerala, India.
April 28, 2025 –
Everett,
Washington,
USA
A 32-year-old man suffered a seizure while driving, causing him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into roadside boulders. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene. TEAM Aid is assisting with the transportation of his mortal remains to his grieving family in Haryana, India.