Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has announced a Rs 50 lakh fund for the family of Sai Teja, a soldier from Andhra Pradesh who was killed in a helicopter crash.
Record: December 11, 2021 12:35
PM
Hyderabad,
An Air Force helicopter crash two days ago in the Vampire area of Coonoor in the Nilgiris district has claimed the lives of Brigadier General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 soldiers.
Following this, the bodies of Brigadier General Bipin Rawat, his wife and Brigadier Brigadier General’s Adviser to the Brigade Commander were cremated.
Meanwhile, work to identify the bodies of others killed in the crash is ongoing at the Delhi Army Hospital.
In this context, the bodies of the commandos Sai Teja and Vivek Kumar who died in the helicopter crash have been identified and the bodies of the two have been handed over to their families this morning, the ANI news agency said.
While the investigation into the accident is in full swing, the identification of the bodies of the two has brought some comfort among their families. Accordingly, the funeral of the two will be held today with full military honors. Arrangements are currently underway.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 50 lakh relief for the family of Sai Teja, a soldier killed in a Coonoor helicopter crash, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office has said.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office said on its Twitter page:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 50 lakh relief for the family of Lance Naik P Sai Teja, who was killed in a Tamil Nadu helicopter crash.
Hon’ble CM Sri @ysjagan has announced Rs. 50 lac ex-gratia to the family of Lance Naik B Sai Teja, who lost his life in the tragic Coonoor chopper crash on Wednesday, that claimed 13 brave souls. He was serving as PSO to the CDS.
— CMO Andhra Pradesh (@AndhraPradeshCM) December 11, 2021