According to reports, Praneeth, a resident of Meerpet in Ranga Reddy district, was pursuing his MS at a university in Canada and living with friends. On Sunday, while celebrating his brother’s birthday, he and a group of friends went boating in a lake in Toronto.
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad student pursuing his higher studies in Canada was reportedly drowned in a lake in Toronto while participating in his brother’s birthday celebrations.
According to reports available, Praneeth, a resident of Meerpet in Ranga Reddy district, was studying MS from a university in Canada and staying along with friends. Sunday was his brother’s birthday and celebrating it he along with a group of friends went boating in a lake in Toronto.
“While in the middle of the lake, Praneeth fell into the water and got drowned before help could reach him,” local media reports stated.
The police there were informed about the developments and the authorities launched a search to retrieve the body. The local police there are investigating into the circumstances that led to the incident.
The family of Praneeth received the news on Monday through a friend of the victim. The family is in touch with the friends of Praneeth who are coordinating with the Canadian authorities.
