Hyderabad: A Telangana NRI drowned in an unguarded swimming pool after misjudging its depth in Atlanta state, USA on Sunday evening, August 25.
The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Thapsi Praveen Kumar, a native of Patharlapahad in Athmakur South mandal of Suryapet district.
He had reportedly gone for a swim at the community pool at 8 pm and jumped without realising the depth.
Praveen had been residing in the US with his wife Shanthi for six years where he worked as a teacher.
His family in India was informed about his demise by his wife.