Indian National Arrested for Assaulting Mother and Daughter in San Antonio
Indian who entered US on student visa accused of biting 3-year-old, violently assaulting her mother
Hindustan Times
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Atharva Vyas, a 24-year-old Indian national, has been arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for allegedly assaulting Gabriella Perez and her three-year-old daughter in a park. The incident, which occurred on April 18, 2026, involved Vyas reportedly biting the child and causing significant injuries.
- 01Atharva Vyas, a 24-year-old Indian national, is accused of violently assaulting a mother and her daughter.
- 02The incident took place in a park in San Antonio, Texas, on April 18, 2026.
- 03Vyas allegedly bit the three-year-old girl, resulting in the loss of two teeth.
- 04He entered the U.S. on a student visa in 2023 and had his visa revoked in 2025.
- 05U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking to detain Vyas after his legal proceedings.
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Atharva Vyas, a 24-year-old Indian national, was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, on April 18, 2026, for allegedly assaulting Gabriella Perez and her three-year-old daughter in a local park. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Vyas, who entered the United States on a student visa in 2023, reportedly attacked Perez and caused injuries to her daughter, including biting her and knocking out two of her teeth. Following the incident, local law enforcement apprehended Vyas, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer to ensure he is not released back into the community after facing charges. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis condemned the incident, stating that it was preventable and criticizing the decision to release Vyas after a previous assault charge.
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The incident raises concerns about community safety and the handling of individuals with prior assault charges.
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