In a heart-wrenching incident, Praneeth, a student from Telangana’s Meerpet, tragically drowned while celebrating his birthday at a lake in Toronto, Canada. Praneeth, who had moved to Canada in 2019 to pursue a Master’s degree, had gone with friends to enjoy a day out on the water. The celebration turned tragic when the group went swimming, and while most returned safely, Praneeth did not. The incident occurred on Sunday, a day after his birthday, leaving his family devastated.
Earlier in the day, Praneeth had shared happy moments with his friends, including a video showing him jumping into the lake and another selfie taken aboard a motorboat. His father, speaking to the media, recounted the grief of losing his son, stating that both his sons had moved to Canada—Praneeth in 2019 and his elder brother in 2022.
The family has requested the Indian government to expedite the process of bringing Praneeth’s body back to India for the final rites. Authorities are investigating the incident, and more details are awaited as the family and friends mourn the untimely loss.
