Mohammed Aniz Abubakker (21), an Indian student from Marakada-Kunjathbail in Mangaluru, Karnataka, reportedly died in a drowning incident in Germany on Thursday.
Aniz was pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at Rahn Education Institution in Halle, Germany, and was studying in the third semester. He had moved to Germany around one and a half years ago after completing his Pre-University education at St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru.
He was the son of Marakada Abubakker Siddiq, who is currently employed with a private company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
According to preliminary information, Aniz had gone trekking with his classmates and friends on Thursday morning. Later, the group reportedly visited a water recreation area near the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, about 35 kilometres from Halle.
Emergency responders were reportedly called to the Landauer Bridge area near Hans-Driesch Street, where a body was recovered from the water at around 2:30 p.m. local time. The deceased was later identified as Mohammed Aniz Abubakker, and the body was shifted to a hospital in Halle.
While the exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed by the German authorities, initial information indicates that the incident may have occurred while swimming. It’s also learnt that four students, including two Indian nationals, were reportedly taken into police custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and no official statement has yet been issued regarding the cause of death.
The tragic news was initially conveyed by the hospital authorities to Aniz's father, Abubakker Siddiq, in Jeddah. Owing to language barriers, the communication was reportedly not immediately clear. The family in Kunjathbail was subsequently informed of his demise.
Friends and acquaintances describe Aniz as a bright, talented and energetic young man who actively participated in academic, cultural and extracurricular activities from his school days through his college life in Germany. He was also known for creating educational and informative content on YouTube, earning him a large following and many admirers.
At the request of the bereaved family, Dr. & Adv. P.A. Hameed Padubidri, a pro bono lawyer and social worker based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been closely coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Berlin to facilitate the early repatriation of Aniz's mortal remains to his hometown in Mangaluru. He has been in constant contact with officials of the Indian Embassy as well as with persons in Germany, including Aslam Ullal, who has been authorised by the family to liaise with the German authorities and the Embassy.
Aslam Ullal, who is currently based in the Netherlands, travelled to Germany immediately after the incident and visited the hospital to assist with the required legal procedures.
Several community organisations, including TMM in Germany, are also extending their active assistances and support in this regard.
Mohammed Aniz Abubakker is survived by his parents, a sister, close relatives and a large circle of friends and YouTube followers, all of whom are mourning the untimely loss of a promising young life.
Aniz started his academic career from LKG till grade 10 at International Indian School in Jeddah (IISJ), P.A.HameedPadubidri said. He is in constant contact with his family.
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