Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of five lakh rupees each to the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident near Rayavaram in the Markapuram district yesterday. He has also directed that two lakh rupees each be paid to those who sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment. The State Cabinet expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the accident and conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured and to closely monitor their recovery. He also directed ministers and officials to extend all necessary support to the affected families. Emphasizing the need to prevent such incidents in the future, the Chief Minister called for coordinated efforts among the Transport Department, Roads & Buildings Department, Police, and Health Department. He stressed the importance of implementing effective safety measures to avoid recurrence of such accidents. He further ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the Rayavaram accident and directed that appropriate action be taken based on the findings.