- Telangana student S Srinath Reddy found dead in London.
- Family appeals for help to repatriate body from UK.
- Student took education loan for studies abroad in London.
A 25-year-old student from Kamareddy district of Telangana, who was pursuing higher studies in London, was found dead, his family members said on Saturday. According to news agency PTI, S Srinath Reddy had gone to London 14 months ago, his father, Madhusudan Reddy at Talamadla village said.
He said the circumstances surrounding his son’s death are not known and appealed to the central and state governments to help expedite the repatriation of the body.
Telangana student had spoken to his family before death
Madhusudan Reddy also said his son had spoken to the family members on the night of June 22, and the conversation was normal. According to him, Srinath Reddy had reportedly attended a birthday party on the night of June 22. It was not clear whether any unfortunate incident occured during the celebrations.
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A family relative, whose son also resides in London, said a roommate of Srinath Reddy had found him dead on the morning of June 23.
The roommate said Srinath Reddy had allegedly hung himself. The roommate informed other friends about the death only later, the family relative said.
Student took loan from bank and relatives
According to GoFundMe, a platform that raises funding for the helpless families abroad, Srinath was born into a humble farming family. His parents worked tirelessly to provide him with the best possible education and opportunities. As their only son, he carried not only his own ambitions but also the hopes and aspirations of his entire family. To support his studies abroad, his family took out an education loan and borrowed money from relatives, believing in his potential and future success.