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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announces compensation for Chilakaluripet accident victims
Chandrababu Naidu has announced ₹10 lakh in ex gratia assistance for the families of eight people killed in a collision between a private bus and an auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradesh's Chilakaluripet mandal.
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The eight victims, all residents of Veluru village in Chilakaluripet mandal, were killed on August 27 when their auto-rickshaw collided with a private travel bus at Chilakaluripet. The accident claimed multiple lives, leaving families of the deceased facing severe hardship.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced the financial assistance as an immediate relief measure for the bereaved families. The ₹10 lakh ex gratia per family is aimed at providing support during the period of acute distress following the tragic incident.
The collision highlighted safety concerns on state roads, where accidents involving commercial vehicles and smaller transport modes continue to pose significant risks to commuters. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the circumstances that led to the collision or any action taken against the bus operator.