Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extends ₹6 lakh financial aid to kin of Jagtial youth killed in Ukraine war

The Telangana government has announced financial assistance of ₹6 lakh to the family of Vavilala Sudarshan Goud, a native of Hasanabad village in Jagtial district, who was killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The assistance was sanctioned by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy following the intervention of Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar.Sudarshan Goud had reportedly travelled to Ukraine about four months ago in search of employment opportunities. He lost his life amid missile and drone attacks in the war-affected region, leaving his family devastated.Expressing deep anguish over the incident, the Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of the government’s support during their time of grief.The matter came to the Chief Minister’s attention after Sudarshan Goud’s wife appealed for assistance. Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, responding to the family’s request, personally took up the issue with the Chief Minister and sought immediate support for the family. Acting swiftly on the minister’s recommendation, Revanth Reddy sanctioned ₹6 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).Following the Chief Minister’s directions, officials issued necessary orders for the release of the financial assistance. The government expects the aid to provide immediate relief to the family, which has been facing emotional and financial distress following the tragic loss.In addition to the financial support, the Chief Minister has directed officials to take all necessary steps to facilitate the repatriation of Sudarshan Goud’s mortal remains to India. Authorities have been instructed to coordinate with the relevant agencies and expedite arrangements to transport the body to his native village for the final rites.Family members expressed gratitude to Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar for his special intervention and to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for promptly extending financial assistance and ensuring efforts to bring back Sudarshan Goud’s mortal remains. Published - October 12, 2026 08:46 pm IST