Telangana High Court Demands Government Reply on Student Missing in Finland
The Telangana High Court has requested the Union government's response regarding the case of a Hyderabad student, Gujja Manideep Reddy, who has been missing in Finland since May 6. The court has directed authorities to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Highlights
- •Telangana High Court demands government response on missing student in Finland.
- •Student Gujja Manideep Reddy has been missing since May 6, 2026.
- •Parents seek diplomatic intervention through Indian Embassy in Helsinki.
- •Finnish police have registered a case and are investigating the disappearance.
The Telangana High Court has formally stepped into a distressing missing student case involving a young man who has disappeared in Finland. In a recent directive, the court has demanded a comprehensive explanation from the Union government regarding the status of the investigation into the disappearance of Gujja Manideep Reddy, who has been missing since May 6.
Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy presided over the hearing and issued formal notices to several key stakeholders, including the Union government, the Indian Embassy in Finland, its consular department, and the Telangana Police. These authorities have been instructed to provide their responses, with the next court hearing on this sensitive matter scheduled for June 24.
Legal Intervention in Missing Student Case
The petition was filed by the parents of the student, Gujja Marnatha and Muthyam Reddy, who reside in Hayathnagar. Their son, Gujja Manideep Reddy, had moved to Finland in March 2025 to pursue his undergraduate studies at LUT University. The family's last contact with the student occurred on May 5, when he spoke to his mother about his routine and financial requirements. Since that day, all attempts by his family, friends, and roommates to establish contact have remained unsuccessful.
In their legal appeal, the parents expressed deep frustration with the perceived lack of progress and support from official channels. They have urged the court to direct the Indian Embassy in Helsinki to intensify efforts and leverage diplomatic and consular resources to work more closely with Finnish authorities. The petition emphasizes that the apparent inaction or delay in the search violates the fundamental rights of the missing student and requires an immediate, prioritized intervention.
Ongoing Investigations and Official Responses
Representing the Centre, standing counsel N.V.R. Rajya Lakshmi informed the court that a missing person report had already been registered with local law enforcement in Finland. According to government representatives, an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the student's disappearance. The counsel assured the court that the family had been kept informed of progress until May 29, and confirmed that additional information would be sought from the relevant international agencies to assist in the ongoing search efforts.
This case highlights the growing concerns surrounding the safety and security of international students pursuing higher education abroad. As the Telangana High Court awaits further reports, the family continues to hope for a breakthrough that will lead to the safe recovery of their son. The upcoming June 24 hearing is expected to provide further clarity on the next steps to be taken by the involved diplomatic and law enforcement agencies.
