Who was Thokala Hruthik Reddy? Indian student from Telangana dies escaping apartment fire in Germany
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 11:01

Telangana Student Dies in Germany Apartment Fire After Jumping to Escape Flames

  • Thokala Hruthik Reddy, a 25-year-old engineering student from Telangana, died in Germany on December 31 after jumping from his apartment during a fire.
  • The incident occurred in Brandenburg near Berlin, where Hruthik was pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam.
  • Trapped by flames and smoke, Hruthik jumped from an upper floor, sustaining critical head injuries, and later succumbed at a hospital.
  • His family in Malkapur village, Jangaon district, has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy for assistance in repatriating his body.
  • This tragedy adds to a series of incidents involving Telugu students abroad, including recent deaths in the US and California.

Why It Matters: Telangana student Thokala Hruthik Reddy tragically died in a Germany apartment fire, prompting repatriation pleas.

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