Telangana CM Revanth Reddy mourns Anuroop Reddy, 23, who drowned saving three friends in Louisiana
Synopsis
A 23-year-old Hyderabad student who had just finished his master's degree at the University of North Texas gave his life on 29 May to save three drowning friends at Louisiana's Toro Bayou Park. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has issued a formal letter of commendation and dispatched a ministerial delegation to the family — a rare official response that speaks to the scale of grief the incident has triggered back home.
Key Takeaways
Koduru Anuroop Reddy , 23 , from Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad , drowned on 29 May at Toro Bayou Park, Louisiana after saving three friends.
Anuroop had recently completed a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) .
Revanth Reddy issued a formal letter of commendation and condolences to the family on Tuesday .
MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and several MLAs visited the family home in Abdullapurmet to pay tributes.
The government pledged to stand by Anuroop's parents, brother Ashrit Reddy , and family during their grief.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to Koduru Anuroop Reddy, a 23-year-old from Hyderabad who lost his life on 29 May while rescuing three friends from drowning at Toro Bayou Park in the US state of Louisiana. The Chief Minister described the incident as 'heartbreaking' and extended the Telangana government's condolences to the bereaved family.
How Anuroop Lost His Life
According to official accounts, Anuroop acted without hesitation when three of his friends faced imminent danger of drowning at Toro Bayou Park. He plunged into the waters and successfully pulled all three to safety, but was himself overcome by the currents and did not survive. He was a native of Abdullapurmet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, and had recently completed a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of North Texas (UNT).
Chief Minister's Letter of Commendation
Revanth Reddy issued a formal letter of commendation to Anuroop's family, which includes his parents, his brother Ashrit Reddy, and other relatives. In the letter, he wrote: 'When faced with a critical situation where three of his friends were in imminent danger of drowning, Anuroop did not hesitate. Without regard for his own safety, he plunged into the waters and successfully rescued his friends. While his heroic actions ensured they survived, it is our deepest misfortune that the cruel currents of destiny took him away from us.'
The Chief Minister further stated that Anuroop's act 'embodies the highest values of human compassion and bravery' and that he 'has left an indelible mark of honour upon his homeland, Telangana.'
Government Delegation Visits Family
Following the Chief Minister's instructions, MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, accompanied by several Members of the Legislative Assembly, visited Anuroop's home in Abdullapurmet to pay their respects to his mortal remains and console the grieving family. The government reiterated that it would stand by the family during this period of profound loss.
A Life of Promise Cut Short
Anuroop had recently graduated with a postgraduate degree in Computer Science, with what officials described as a promising career ahead of him. His death at 23 has drawn widespread grief across Telangana. This comes amid a pattern of tragic incidents involving Indian students in the United States, underscoring the risks faced by young Indians studying and living abroad. The Telangana government's swift response — with a ministerial delegation visiting the family within days — reflects the political and emotional weight the incident carries in the state.
Point of View
And rightly so — but it also sits within a broader, underreported pattern of safety risks facing Indian students in the United States. The official response, including a ministerial visit and a formal letter of commendation from the Chief Minister, is notable; such gestures are rarely extended to families of students who die abroad in non-political circumstances. What remains unaddressed is whether Indian missions abroad have adequate outreach mechanisms for students in distress — a systemic gap that individual acts of bravery cannot substitute for.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Koduru Anuroop Reddy?
Koduru Anuroop Reddy was a 23-year-old student from Abdullapurmet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, who had recently completed a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of North Texas. He died on 29 May at Toro Bayou Park in Louisiana after saving three friends from drowning.
How did Anuroop Reddy die in the US?
Anuroop drowned at Toro Bayou Park in Louisiana on 29 May after jumping into the water to rescue three friends who were in danger of drowning. He successfully saved all three but was overcome by the currents and did not survive.
What did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy say about Anuroop Reddy?
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy issued a formal letter of commendation, calling Anuroop's act one that 'embodies the highest values of human compassion and bravery.' He extended the government's condolences to the family and pledged that the government would stand by them.
Who visited Anuroop Reddy's family on behalf of the Telangana government?
MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, along with several MLAs, visited Anuroop's home in Abdullapurmet following Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's instructions, to pay tributes and console the bereaved family.
Where was Anuroop Reddy studying in the United States?
Anuroop Reddy had recently completed his master's degree in Computer Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) before the fatal incident occurred at Toro Bayou Park in Louisiana on 29 May.
