Kaushik Reddy stages protest with body of student who died by suicide in Huzurabad

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy staged a dharna at Ambedkar Chowk carrying the body of Class X student Vanam Srivarsha, who died by suicide at Vangara gurukulam school. He blamed government negligence and demanded Rs 1 crore ex gratia and an inquiry

Karimnagar: Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy staged a dharna at Ambedkar Chowk in Huzurabad town, along with the body of Class X student Vanam Srivarsha, who died by suicide at Vangara gurukulam school on Friday morning. After completion of postmortem in Huzurabad area hospital, Kaushik Reddy reached Ambedkar Chowk in a rally by carrying Srivarsha’s body and staged a dharna in protest against the State government’s negligence in maintaining gurukulam schools.

The MLA came down heavily on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for neglecting gurukulam schools. Students studying in residential schools were ending their lives due to negligence of officials. He demanded that the State government provide Rs 1 crore ex gratia to the family members of the girl, conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the death and take serious action against those responsible. He also wanted the officials to suspend the school principal and staff.

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The MLA spoke to the Collector over phone and told his demands. Following the Collector’s assurance, Kaushik Reddy withdrew his protest. Later, he visited Rampur, the victim’s native village, and provided Rs 50,000 as financial aid to the family.