Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extends ₹6 lakh financial aid to kin of Jagtial youth killed in Ukraine war
The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has sanctioned ₹6 lakh in financial aid to the family of Vavilala Sudarshan Goud, a youth from Jagtial district killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The assistance followed an appeal from Goud's wife and intervention by Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, with the Chief Minister also directing efforts for the repatriation of the body.
Why it matters
This action highlights the government's commitment to supporting its citizens affected by international conflicts and provides crucial relief to a family facing immense emotional and financial distress due to a tragic loss abroad.
The Telangana government has announced financial assistance of ₹6 lakh to the family of Vavilala Sudarshan Goud, a native of Hasanabad village in Jagtial district, who was killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The assistance was sanctioned by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy following the intervention of Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar.
Sudarshan Goud had reportedly travelled to Ukraine about four months ago in search of employment opportunities. He lost his life amid missile and drone attacks in the war-affected region, leaving his family devastated.
Expressing deep anguish over the incident, the Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of the government’s support during their time of grief.
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