Bengaluru techie from Andhra killed in Pahalgam terror attack while on holiday
advertisementOn Wednesday, Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, in a post on X said, 'Spoke with the family of deceased Mr Madhusudan from Bengaluru, who tragically lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack. Have been coordinating the return of his mortal remains and supporting the family members during this difficult time.'
The MP also confirmed that Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh S Lad was in Srinagar and that state officials were extending all necessary support.Meanwhile, his parents, Somisetti Tirupalu and Padmavati, still reside in Nellore's Kavali, where his body will be taken. According to family members, Madhusudhan's mortal remains will be transported to Chennai and then taken to his native village, in accordance with the family's wishes.Political leaders from Andhra Pradesh expressed their condolences. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu mourned the deaths. 'Mourning the tragic loss of Sri JS Chandramouli Garu and Sri Madhusudhan Garu, members of our Telugu community, who lost their lives in yesterday's terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this time of profound grief, and I pray they find the strength to endure this immense loss.'advertisementCondemning terrorism, Naidu stated, 'Acts of terror are a stain on society. History shows that terrorism and violence have never achieved anything meaningful for the causes they aim to promote. The Government of Andhra Pradesh stands in solidarity with the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and the Union Government in their commitment to safeguarding our nation's sovereignty and responding to terrorism with firm and decisive action. Those responsible for this heinous act must be dealt with severely.'IT Minister Nara Lokesh in a post on X wrote, 'Deeply anguished by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 28 innocent civilians, including Chandramouli Garu and Madhusudan Rao Garu, hailing from Andhra Pradesh. My heart goes out to the bereaved families in this hour of unbearable grief.'He added, 'This dastardly act of violence must not go unpunished. I'm sure Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Hon'ble Home Minister Amit Shah Ji will teach an unforgettable lesson to the perpetrators of this heinous crime. Terror has no place in a civilised society.'
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