An Indian-origin student from Telangana died in a fire accident in Germany on Wednesday, according to media reports. The student has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, a native of Malkapur village in Chilpur mandal of Jangaon district, reported Telangana Today. In an attempt to escape the flames, Reddy reportedly jumped from the building and sustained critical injuries. Local authorities in Germany have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, NDTV reported. The incident comes amid a spate of tragedies involving Telugu students abroad, including the death of a 24-year-old woman from Jangaon district in a US house fire last month.

Source: The Telegraph January 02, 2026 05:48 UTC