The global meltdown has taken a heavy toll on Indian techies in the US. Three weeks after another techie Karthik Rajaram killed his family before shooting himself, 42-year-old Software Programmer Lakshminivasa Rao Nerusu, killed his wife and two children before fleeing from the spot. The incident occurred at Wharton Court in Novi area, 20 km from Detroit.

The victims were identified as Jayalakshmi Nerusu (37), her daughter Tejasvi (14) and son Siva (12). Lakshminivasa reportedly caused grievous injuries on the head and neck areas of the victims. The US police have launched a massive manhunt to nab Lakshminivasa. According to sources, Lakshminivasa had lost his job a few days ago and was on a state of depression. He originally belongs to Andhra Pradesh.