A student from Telangana’s Jangaon district died in Germany after attempting to escape a fire by jumping from his apartment, according to officials and family sources.
The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hrithik Reddy, who had travelled to Germany to pursue higher studies. The incident occurred at the apartment building where he was staying.
A fire reportedly broke out in the building, causing panic among residents. While trying to flee the blaze, Hrithik Reddy is said to have jumped from the apartment and sustained severe head injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead during treatment.
Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the fire, and further details surrounding the incident are awaited. The tragedy comes close on the heels of another death involving a student from Telangana abroad.
Last week, Pawan Kumar Reddy, a native of Nalgonda district, died under mysterious circumstances in the United States. He had travelled to the US to pursue an MS degree and was also working part-time.
According to preliminary information, Pawan reportedly fell seriously ill after having dinner with friends late at night and was taken to a hospital, where he died during treatment.
Social media was soon flooded with claims that he had died of food poisoning. However, neither US authorities nor medical officials have confirmed food poisoning as the cause of death.
Initial indications point to a possible cardiac arrest, though this has not yet been medically established.