Rangareddy, July 12 -- Telangana student Manideep Reddy, who went missing in Finland in May, was found dead, as his body was recovered from the water in Helsinki. However, Manideep Reddy's family has disputed the identification and demanded concrete proof, including a DNA test.

Speaking to ANI, Manideep's mother, Mamatha Reddy, questioned how Finnish authorities identified the body without conducting a DNA test and said that officials were trying to close the case without a proper investigation.

"How did you confirm it was Manideep Reddy without even conducting a DNA test? You should have verified it before spreading the news to the media. I sent my son there trusting your country's security. Whose body are you claiming to be my son's? ...