Panchayat Raj Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Excise Minister K Narayana Swami, MLA Dwarakanath Reddy and Dist Collector Harinarayana have visited the family of Lance Naik Saiteja, who was killed in a helicopter crash and extended their condolences. A cheque as financial assistance was handed over to Sai Teja’s family members on behalf of the state government.
Speaking to media after the visit, Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy said they have extended condolences to the family and assured all sorts of help on behalf of the state government. He said the family has requested for a government job to wife of Sai Teja and added that he would take the request to the notice of the chief minister and do needful. He said the Chief Minister has directed not to give publicity to the financial assistance being provided to the family of the soldiers as their sacrifices are priceless.