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Telangana Announces Rs 1 Crore Relief for Kin of Slain Excise Constable

The Telangana government has announced a compensation package of Rs 1 crore for the family of Excise Constable Gajula Soumya, who died after being run over by a ganja smuggling gang. The package includes a government job for her brother and the disbursement of her salary until retirement age to her family. Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao visited the hospital, paid respects, and vowed severe action against those targeting department personnel. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has also directed police to take strict action against the perpetrators of the attack.

Key Points: Rs 1 Crore Relief for Telangana Excise Constable's Family

  • Rs 1 crore ex-gratia announced
  • Government job for victim's brother
  • Full salary until retirement age to family
  • Stringent action promised against smugglers
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Telangana: Rs 1 crore relief announced for kin of excise constable killed by Ganja smugglers

Telangana govt announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia, job, and full salary benefits for family of constable Gajula Soumya killed by ganja smugglers.

"The criminals targeting excise department employees will be dealt with utmost severity. - Jupally Krishna Rao"

Hyderabad, Feb 1

The government of Telangana on Sunday announced ex-gratia of Rs1 crore to the family of excise constable Gajula Soumya, who died in an alleged attack by Gaanja smugglers.

The 25-year-old succumbed at a hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday night after remaining critical for a week.

The government also announced a job for Soumya's brother.

It was also decided to conduct her funeral with police honours. Nizamabad district Collector has been directed to make necessary arrangements.

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao visited Gandhi Hospital to pay last respects to Soumya, who displayed extraordinary courage in the line of duty.

The minister consoled the family members and assured them of all assistance from the government. He announced that the government will disburse her salary from the date of her service until retirement age to her family members.

The courage and dedication she showed in the line of duty are truly inspiring. It is commendable that Excise Department employees have decided to donate one day's salary to Soumya's family members and stand in solidarity with their colleague's family, he said.

Krishna Rao stated that the safety of Excise Department officers and staff is the government's responsibility. He said stringent measures will be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. He declared that the criminals targeting excise department employees will be dealt with utmost severity.

The minister said the proposal to provide arms to Excise Department officers was under consideration by our government, and a decision will be taken soon.

Earlier, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for the death of Soumya.

She succumbed at Nizam's Institute of Medical Science (NIMS) last night. She was brought here on January 25 and was admitted to the Emergency Department before being shifted to the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit. She remained in a critical condition, unconscious and on life support, with multiple organ systems under strain.

She had sustained critical injuries after she was run over by a car belonging to a Ganja smuggling gang in Nizamabad district.

The incident had occurred during a vehicle check near Madhavnagar village in Nizamabad district on the night of January 23.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the compensation is good, why are our excise officials not armed when dealing with dangerous smugglers? The minister says the proposal is "under consideration". How many more lives will be lost before they act? Safety first, announcements later.
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Arjun K
Salute to Constable Soumya's bravery. The fact that her colleagues are donating a day's salary shows true solidarity. These ganja mafias are a menace. Hope the police catch all involved and give them the strictest punishment.
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Sarah B
This is so tragic. She was only 25. The government providing her salary until retirement age to the family is a very thoughtful and necessary gesture. No amount of money can replace a life, but it will help them survive.
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Karthik V
Run over by a car... what a horrific way to go. These criminals have no fear. Stringent measures are needed, not just announcements. The entire supply chain for this ganja needs to be smashed. Jai Hind.
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Nisha Z
A young woman serving in a tough field like excise. She is an inspiration for many girls. May her soul rest in peace. Hope the government's promise of assistance reaches the family quickly without any red tape.

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