Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Thapsi Praveen Kumar, a 41-year-old Indian-origin man from Telangana, tragically drowned in a community swimming pool in Atlanta over the weekend. The incident has left his family and the local community in shock as they await further details about the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Thapsi Praveen Kumar, originally from Patharlaphad village in Suryapet district, Telangana, died in a drowning incident at a swimming pool in Atlanta.
- He was a teacher and had been living in the U.S. with his wife Shanthi for the last six years.
- Reports suggest Praveen was unaware of the pool's depth, which contributed to the accident.
The tragic incident occurred when Praveen, who went to the pool for a swim around 8 PM, accidentally fell into the deep end, not knowing the depth. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead by the time help arrived.
His family in India, informed by his wife, is devastated by the loss. Praveen had completed his M.Sc in Chemistry from Osmania University and had worked in various educational institutions in India before moving to the United States.
The local Indian community and the Telangana government are working together to support Praveen's family. BRS MLA and former Minister G Jagadish Reddy has expressed condolences to the family and promised to assist in bringing Praveen's body back to India for the final rites.
The sudden death of Thapsi Praveen Kumar in Atlanta has left the community grieving and raising questions about safety at public swimming pools.
As efforts are underway to bring his body back to India, his family and friends remember him as a dedicated educator and a loving husband.