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Atchannaidu Assures ₹5 Lakh Aid to Train Accident Victims’ Families

Atchannaidu Assures ₹5 Lakh Aid to Train Accident Victims’ Families

Pinjari Chand
September 25, 2026

State Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu expressed deep shock over the deaths of three young men from Chinnabheempuram and Damar villages in Srikakulam district in a train accident. He visited the bereaved families on Thursday and offered his condolences, assuring them of government support during the difficult period.

Atchannaidu met the families of Janni Sarath Kumar, Ganguvada Visakharavu and Janni Dileep Kumar, who lost their lives in the accident. He expressed grief over the loss of the young men and said their deaths at such a young age had left the families and local community in deep sorrow.

The minister assured the bereaved families that the government would provide ₹5 lakh compensation to each family. He said the financial assistance would be extended following the directions of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Atchannaidu also assured the families that the government would stand by them beyond the immediate financial assistance. He said officials had been instructed to take immediate steps to sanction a new house for an affected family. The minister directed the authorities to initiate the required process without delay and ensure that the family receives the necessary support.

He further stated that the government would extend all possible assistance to the bereaved families and take steps to address their immediate needs. The minister said officials would remain available to provide the required support during the difficult period.

Meanwhile, Atchannaidu reviewed the health condition of Ganguvada Salman Raju, who sustained serious injuries in the same train accident and is undergoing treatment.

The minister spoke to officials and sought details about Salman Raju’s condition and the treatment being provided to him. He directed the medical authorities to ensure that the injured youth receives the best possible medical care.

Atchannaidu instructed the concerned doctors and officials to take every necessary step to ensure there was no shortage or delay in treatment. He also stressed the need for continued monitoring of the patient’s condition and appropriate medical support.

The minister reiterated that the government would provide all possible assistance to the affected families and ensure that the injured youth receives the treatment required for his recovery.

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