Emotional farewell to medico killed in A.P. road rage incident
The funeral of Dr. Kanike Priyanka, a medical student killed in a road rage incident in Andhra Pradesh, was held in her native village. Medical associations are demanding a transparent and time-bound investigation into the incident involving the accused.
Why it matters
The case has sparked significant public and professional outcry regarding road safety and the demand for justice in cases of criminal negligence.
The village of Eklaspur in Jogulamba Gadwal district poured out of their homes as the funeral cortege of Dr Kanike Priyanka was taken to the cremation ground. Dr. Priyanka’s body was handed over to her family after a post-mortem at the Gandhi Hospital, and later shifted to her native village in Jogulamba Gadwal district, where her last rites were performed amidst an outpouring of grief by the family and friends.
A senior Health official said the postmortem was completed at around 11.30 a.m., following which the body was handed over to the family.
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