Andhra Pradesh Provides Rs.10 Lakh to Families of Elephant Attack Victims
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Synopsis
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a Rs.10 lakh compensation for the families of three devotees killed by elephants in Annamayya district. An additional Rs.5 lakh has been allocated for the injured. Officials are directed to ensure proper treatment and safety measures for temple-goers.
Key Takeaways
- Rs.10 lakh compensation for kin of victims.
- Rs.5 lakh for injured individuals.
- Incident occurred during Mahashivratri celebrations.
- Government assures support to affected families.
- Safety measures to be implemented for devotees.
Amaravati, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Andhra Pradesh government has declared a compensation of Rs.10 lakh for each family of the three devotees who were tragically killed by a herd of wild elephants in the Annamayya district during the early hours of Tuesday.
Additionally, Rs.5 lakh has been awarded to the two individuals who sustained injuries during this unfortunate incident.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed their dismay over the event, which took place in a forested area near Gondalakona in Obulavaripalle mandal.
A group of devotees heading to a local temple for the Mahashivratri festivities around 2 a.m. was attacked by the wild elephants.
The three devotees from Y. Kota died on the spot, while two others were critically injured and transported to a hospital where they remain in serious condition.
The Chief Minister has instructed officials to provide the injured with the highest quality of medical attention and has promised to assist the victims' families.
Pawan Kalyan, overseeing the forest department, also conveyed his sorrow regarding the loss of life and communicated with senior officials in the forest department and Annamayya district regarding the incident.
In light of the tragedy, the Deputy Chief Minister requested that officials implement adequate safety measures to protect devotees visiting temples in forest regions during the Mahashivratri celebrations.
Pawan Kalyan further instructed Kodur MLA A. Sridhar to offer condolences to the bereaved families and visit the injured to assure them of the government's support.
IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Roads & Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy, and Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy all conveyed their sorrow over the incident.
Janardhan Reddy, who is also responsible for Annamayya district, spoke with District Collector Chamakuri Sridhar to gather details about the incident.
Ramnarayan Reddy checked on the injured and instructed officials to guarantee they receive optimal medical care.
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed profound sadness over this tragic event.
Jagan Mohan Reddy shared his heartfelt condolences regarding the loss of life, deeming it a deeply concerning situation.
He called for improved medical support for those severely injured in the attack and urged the government to assist the families of the deceased in coping with their loss.
