Hyderabad, June 9 -- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday, June 8, paid tributes to Hyderabad native Anurup Reddy Koduru, who drowned while saving the lives of three friends.

CM Reddy described the tragic incident as heart-wrenching. On behalf of the Telangana government and its people, the Chief Minister extended his deepest condolences to Anurup's parents, his brother Ashrit Reddy, and family members. Reddy offered his prayers for the peace of Anuroop's soul.

In a message sent to them on Monday, CM Reddy said the government would stand by the family during this profound grief.

Reddy observed that the news of Anurup's death had left him deeply shocked. "At just 23 years, Anurup, who has a bright future ahead, demonstrated ...