A student from Telangana who was pursuing higher education in the United States died under unexplained circumstances after falling ill during a late-night dinner with friends. The deceased, Pawan Kumar Reddy, hailed from Melladuppalapalli village in Nalgonda district. According to initial accounts, he suddenly became unwell while eating with his friends and was rushed to a hospital, where he later died during treatment.
Soon after news of his death emerged, social media platforms were flooded with claims suggesting that he may have died due to food poisoning. However, neither US authorities nor the medical department have so far confirmed food poisoning as the cause of death, and officials have urged caution against speculation.
Preliminary information has indicated the possibility of a sudden cardiac arrest, but this too has not yet been medically established. Officials said the exact cause of death will only be known once the post-mortem examination is completed and the report is released.
Local police in the United States have registered a case and begun an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to Pawan Kumar Reddy’s death. Authorities said all angles are being examined as part of the probe.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Nalgonda district in Telangana, plunging his family members, relatives and Telugu student associations into deep grief. Pawan had travelled to the US to pursue a Master of Science degree and was also working part-time while studying.
Efforts are currently underway to repatriate his mortal remains to India. His family is in touch with the Indian Embassy to complete the necessary legal and procedural formalities. Officials said further clarity will emerge once medical and investigative reports are finalised.
Earlier this month, another Indian student in the United States died after sustaining severe injuries in a house fire. The victim, identified as Sahaja Reddy Udumala, was pursuing a Master’s degree in Albany, New York, highlighting a series of tragic incidents involving Indian students abroad.
