Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Telugu Student Dies in Germany Fire
A young man named Hrithik Reddy from India was studying in Germany.
One day, there was a big fire in the apartment where he lived.
He tried to escape by jumping out of the building, but he got very badly hurt.
The doctors tried to help him, but he didn't survive.
His family and friends are very sad about what happened.
We don't know yet how the fire started or all the details about what happened.
Hrithik was studying for a master's degree in Germany and had earlier completed his engineering in India.
His family is working with the Indian government to bring his body back home.
Thokala Hrithik Reddy, a 22-year-old Telugu student from Telangana, died in Germany after jumping from his burning apartment.
He was pursuing a master's degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam.
Reddy sustained critical injuries from the fall and was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Local authorities in Germany have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
Reddy's family and friends have approached the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Germany for assistance in bringing his body back to India.
- Who
- Thokala Hrithik Reddy, a 22-year-old Telugu student from Telangana
- What
- Died after jumping from a burning apartment building
- When
- Wednesday, January 1, 2024
- Where
- Germany
- Why
- To pursue higher education
- Victim's Name
- Thokala Hrithik Reddy
- Age
- 22
- Hometown
- Malkapur village, Chilpur mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana
- Cause of Death
- Severe head injuries from a fall
- Incident Location
- Germany
- Purpose of Stay in Germany
- Higher studies
- University
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam
- Previous Education
- Engineering at a private college in Warangal
Sources
Telugu student from Jangaon dies in Germany
Telangana Student Dies in Germany After Apartment Fire
TG Student Dies Trying to Escape Fire in Germany
Indian Student Killed In Germany On New Year, Was Trying To Escape Fire
Indian-origin student dies in Germany after jumping from building to escape fire on New Year
Indian Student Dies in Escape Attempt After Jumping From Burning Building in Germany on New Year’s Eve
Telangana Student Jumps From Apartment In Germany To Escape Fire During New Year's Eve Celebrations, Dies
Who was Hruthik Reddy? Telangana student in Germany dies on New Year, days before returning to India
