Overview
- S Srinath Reddy, a 25-year-old from Talamadla village studying for a master’s at De Montfort University, was found dead in his accommodation in London, the family says.
- The body was discovered by a roommate on June 23, according to family accounts, and the roommate later told friends he believed Reddy had died by hanging.
- London police have registered a case and are investigating but UK authorities have not publicly confirmed a cause of death.
- Reddy’s family has appealed to the central and Telangana state governments for help to speed repatriation, and cousins have launched a GoFundMe to cover the high cost of returning his body.
- The case highlights the emotional and financial strain on modest-income families who take loans to fund overseas study and then must navigate consular and logistical hurdles to bring back a loved one.