Telangana: Ayyappa temple priest dies of Covid in Peddapalli

A few days ago, he tested positive for the deadly virus and was undergoing treatment in home isolation.

Peddapalli: A priest Vanamalai Venkatacharyulu (45) died of Coronavirus on Thursday night.

A resident of 8 incline colony, Godavarikhani, Venkatacharyulu was working as a priest in the local Ayyappa Swamy temple. A few days ago, he tested positive for the deadly virus and was undergoing treatment in home isolation.

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On Thursday night, he developed breathing problem and family members tried to shift him to a hospital in Godavarikhani. However, he breathed his last on his way to hospital.

Temple committee members and local public expressed deep condolences over the death of protest.

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