# Arrest of Indian student in Germany for Arizona murder

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-indian-student-in-germany-for-arizona-murder
> Updated: 2026-08-10T03:57:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Authorities have arrested an Indian national, Varun Batsigari, in Germany in connection with the murder of Julissa Rubi Salazar in Tucson, Arizona.

Prosecutors allege that Batsigari strangled Salazar in her apartment after she expressed intentions to end their relationship. Following the incident, the suspect allegedly stole the victim's cellphone and bank cards to fund travel from Tucson to Houston, and eventually to Germany, where he reportedly intended to continue his journey to India. The victim's family was alerted to the situation after the suspect allegedly sent messages to the victim's mother.

The arrest in Germany was the result of a coordinated effort involving the Tucson Police Department, the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, and German police. The suspect faces charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in Arizona and is currently awaiting extradition to Pima County.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Indian student arrested in Germany for Arizona student murder

A 19-year-old Indian student, Varun Batsigari, was arrested in Berlin for the strangulation murder of 20-year-old student Julissa Rubi Salazar in Tucson, Arizona.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-student-arrested-in-germany-for-arizona-student-murder

### 2026-08-08: Indian student arrested in Germany for Tucson murder

Indian student Varun Batchigari was arrested in Germany for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar, in Tucson, Arizona. He is currently awaiting extradition to the United States.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varun-batchigari-arrested-in-germany-for-tucson-murder

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