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Summary:
Hruthik Reddy, a 25-year-old student from Telangana pursuing his MS in Germany, died in a fire accident on New Year’s Day. He jumped from his apartment in Berlin to escape the fire and suffered fatal head injuries. His family, who were expecting him home for the Sankranti festival, is now working with the MEA and the Indian Embassy to repatriate his remains. This tragedy follows a recent incident where another student from the same district, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, died in a fire in New York.
News Article:
Telangana Student Dies in Germany Apartment Fire, Family in Mourning
JANGAON, Telangana – A pall of grief has fallen over Malkapur village in Jangaon district as the family of 25-year-old Hruthik Reddy mourns his tragic death in a fire in Berlin, Germany on New Year’s Day. Reddy, who was pursuing his Master’s degree at the University of Europe in Magdeburg, died while trying to escape a fire that engulfed his apartment building.
According to reports, Reddy jumped from an upper floor to escape the flames and smoke, sustaining severe head injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
The news comes as a devastating blow to his family, who were eagerly anticipating his return home for the Sankranti festival in January. Reddy, a graduate of Vaagdevi College of Engineering, had postponed his Dasara break with plans to visit home after the New Year.
Local authorities in Germany are investigating the cause of the fire. Reddy’s family and friends have contacted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Germany to assist with the repatriation of his body for final rites in his native village.
This tragedy marks another heartbreaking incident involving students from Telangana studying abroad. Last month, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, a 24-year-old woman from the same Jangaon district, died in a house fire in Albany, New York. These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities faced by students living abroad and have prompted calls for increased safety awareness and support systems.
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