Finland Missing Student Case: Telangana Student Missing in Finland as High Court Seeks Status Report
The Telangana High Court has sought details from authorities after an Indian student went missing in Finland, with his family demanding urgent action to trace him.
Finland Missing Student Case: A missing student case involving a young man from Hyderabad has drawn the attention of the Telangana High Court, with authorities now being asked to explain the steps taken to locate him in Finland.
Eighteen year old Gujja Manideep Reddy, a resident of Hayathnagar, has reportedly been missing for more than 45 days. Concerned over the lack of progress in tracing their son, his parents approached the High Court seeking urgent intervention.
During a recent hearing, the court issued notices to the Central Government and directed officials to submit a report detailing the efforts being made to find the student. The court also sought information on the current status of the investigation.
Manideep had moved to Finland in March 2025 after securing admission to a Bachelor of Technology programme at LUT University in the city of Lahti. According to family members, he last spoke with his mother over the phone on May 5. During the conversation, he informed her that he was at a bakery and would soon return to his room. He also requested some money before the call ended.
After that conversation, all communication with the student suddenly stopped. His mobile phone has reportedly remained switched off since then, leaving family members increasingly worried about his safety and whereabouts.
The family said they attempted to gather information by contacting his friends, roommates, and university officials. However, those efforts did not provide any clear clues regarding his location. Frustrated by the situation, they alleged delays in response from both local authorities and the Indian Embassy in Helsinki.
The petition filed by Manideep’s parents came up for hearing before Justice B Vijay Sen Reddy on June 18. Notices were issued to the Central Government, the Indian Embassy in Finland, and Telangana Police, directing them to provide details about the progress made in the case.
During the proceedings, counsel representing the Central Government informed the court that a missing person case had already been registered in Finland and that local authorities were conducting an investigation. The matter has been posted for further hearing on June 24.
Meanwhile, the student’s parents continue to appeal to authorities for immediate assistance, expressing hope that their son will be traced safely and brought back home at the earliest.
