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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know US-India/ Community News India Times (July 4, 2026 - July 10, 2026) July 10, 2026 9 Community Applauds Middlesex DA’s Office For Exceptional, Technology-Driven Investigation Into Multistate Burglary Ring “US Wants To Work Hand-In-Hand With India”: Sergio Gor As Bilateral Trade Deal Nears Finish Line T he Indian American community of Massachusetts formally expresses its deep appreciation to the Mid- dlesex District Attorney’s Office and partnering law enforcement agencies for their outstanding and highly sophisti- cated investigative work in dismantling a multistate burglary ring that specifically targeted Indian American and East Asian households. The arrests of multiple suspects con- nected to a series of coordinated residen- tial break-ins across Middlesex County represent a critical step toward restoring safety and confidence within affected communities. These crimes, marked by significant financial losses and emotional distress, have had a profound and lasting impact. Community leader Samir Desai un- derscored both the fear experienced by residents and the importance of the law enforcement response. “We are being singled out, and it hasn’t stopped. We are an immigrant communi- ty—educated, successful, and often living in good homes. Our culture, celebrations, and jewelry are visible, and that makes us targets,” Desai said. “We are a minority immigrant com- munity, and we are scared. The current political environment is not helping and may be encouraging criminals who think they can get away with targeting immigrants.” Desai also emphasized the broader implications of these crimes, stating, “Law enforcement, lawyers, and lawmakers need to take this seriously and clas- sify harassing and robbing Indians as a hate crime.” The community com- mends the District At- torney’s Office for its exceptional use of advanced investigative technologies and interagency coordination. Authorities successfully leveraged real-time cell- phone tracking, license plate recognition systems, digital forensics, and multi-juris- dictional intelligence sharing to identify and apprehend suspects operating across state lines. This effort is particularly notable given the criminals’ own sophisti- cated methods, which included the use of GPS trackers on victims’ vehicles, covert surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi jammers to disable security systems, and deliberate attempts to evade digital detection. The Indian American community also extends special recognition to Michael Klunder of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for his meticulous and persis- tent work in tracking the suspects using modern technological tools. His efforts were instru- mental in unraveling the complexity of this operation. Desai acknowledged the diligence of authorities, stating, “I want to thank District Attorney Marian Ryan and her team for working closely with the com- munity and aggressively pursuing those responsible beyond the initial robberies. I’ve stayed engaged to help keep officials informed and alert the community about ongoing risks.” In response to these incidents, the Indi- an American community has established a coordinated committee to strengthen awareness, advocacy, and public safety efforts. This initiative includes the forma- tion of a Core Community Task Force and a Legislative Task Force aimed at addressing both immediate concerns and long-term policy solutions. Key priorities include developing an active and central- ized digital platform, engaging leader- ship frommajor Indian organizations to appoint representatives, building formal liaisons with district attorneys across all 13 counties, and collaborating with local police departments to enhance vigilance around Indian-owned homes and busi- nesses. The committee is also organizing a large-scale letter-writing campaign to the Attorney General, outreach to Indian- owned retail businesses, and structured engagement with local legislators to advo- cate for stronger protections and recogni- tion of targeted crimes. This comprehen- sive effort reflects a unified and proactive response by the community to safeguard its members and ensure sustained atten- tion to these critical issues. The Indian American community remains committed to working collabora- tively with law enforcement and policy- makers to ensure the safety, dignity, and security of all residents. U S Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday (local time) highlight- ed the imminent economic and strategic breakthrough between India and the US while explicitly recognising New Delhi’s ascending global stature, as the negotiations in the interim bilateral trade agreement near the “finish line.” Speaking during the IX USISPF Leader- ship Summit 2026, Gor affirmed that the US wants to work “hand-in-hand” with India and expressed optimism over a strengthened partnership between the two nations. “We’re this close to getting another big deal done with India, and we’re looking forward to bringing that across the finish line. The United States wants to work hand-in-hand with India. India’s rise is here, India has arrived, we recognize that, we want to partner with India,” he said. Underscoring the enduring, founda- tional ties between the world’s “oldest and largest democracies”, the US envoy delivered an optimistic assessment of the bilateral relationship, emphasising that the bond between the two nations is built to withstand the test of time. Reflecting on his recent diplomatic visit to New Delhi regarding the deal, Gor re- counted a poignant exchange with an In- dian minister that underscored the deep, half-century resilience of the alliance. “I was with a minister in New Delhi a couple weeks ago and he said to me, he said, ‘No matter what you hear in the news, 50 years from now, our two coun- tries will still be friends. You’re the world’s oldest democracy, we’re the world’s largest democracy.’ And the second part that he added to that is, ‘We have the same prin- ciples when it comes to democracy, which include robust oppositions, by the way.’ Not every nation has that. The United States and India have so much in com- mon that is something that will sustain us for decades to come,” he said. Gor specifically pointed to a vast pool of opportunities for partnership between India and the US, stating that the two na- tions hope to explore them. Highlighting the significance of the next two years in their bilateral relationship, Gor said that it will set the path for a partnership for several decades, calling it a “long-term project.” “We do see the opportunity that exists between our two nations and as I men- tioned, you pick the sector–AI, technolo- gy, aviation–no matter what it is, we have a potential to work together. And that’s something I hope to build upon and-and set the stage for the next few decades. These next two years will set the relation- ship on a path for several decades ahead. And so for everyone here who participates in this, think of this as a long-term project. This is not a one-year or two-year, but what we sow now will continue to sustain us decades ahead,” he said. This comes after Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal concluded a high-level series of meetings with US Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer last week in New Delhi to further solidify the robust economic ties between the world’s two largest democracies. The discussions centred on accelerat- ing the momentum of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations and identifying new strategic avenues to deepen the India-US economic partnership. The morning session focused on a comprehensive review of the current trade roadmap. Both delegations engaged in what Minister Goyal described as “con- structive and forward-looking” delibera- tions aimed at resolving outstanding trade issues and streamlining market access. In a post on X, Goyal said, “Concluded a series of meetings with @USTradeRep Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation this morning. We reviewed progress of the ongoing India-U.S. trade discussions and explored avenues to fur- ther deepen our economic partnership. I appreciate Ambassador Greer’s leadership and the sustained efforts of both teams in advancing our discussions in a construc- tive and forward-looking manner.” Recognising the growing significance of the India-U.S. economic partnership amid evolving global trade dynamics, both sides reiterated their shared goal of expanding bilateral trade, fostering innovation, and building resilient, trusted supply chains,” as per a statement by the Ministry of Commerce - ANI Samir Desai US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. From Press Release PHOTO:ANI