A 25-year-old Hruthik Reddy died on December 31 following a fire in his building in Germany. Image Courtesy: @aayansh53490/X
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Indian Student Dies Fleeing Germany Fire; Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Body

  • Thokala Hruthik Reddy, 25, died in Brandenburg, Germany, on Dec 31 after jumping from his apartment during a fire.
  • He sustained severe head injuries while escaping the blaze and died in hospital during treatment.
  • Reddy, from Telangana, was pursuing a Master's at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.
  • His family appealed to the Indian government and Embassy in Germany for help to bring his body home.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation; local reports suggest firecrackers may have been involved.

Why It Matters: A 25-year-old Indian student died in Germany while escaping a fire, and his family seeks government help to repatriate his body.

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