The Telangana government has declared a compensation of Rs1 crore for the family of excise constable Gajula Soumya, who tragically passed away following an alleged attack by Ganja smugglers. Soumya, aged 25, lost her life in Hyderabad after a week-long battle in critical condition. Additionally, the government has promised a job for Soumya’s brother and a funeral with police honors.
Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao paid his respects to Soumya at Gandhi Hospital, acknowledging her exceptional bravery in the line of duty. He assured the family of government support, including the disbursement of Soumya’s salary from her service commencement until retirement age. The minister praised the solidarity of Excise Department employees who have pledged a day’s salary to assist Soumya’s family.
Krishna Rao emphasized the government’s commitment to the safety of Excise Department personnel, vowing stringent measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. He condemned the criminals targeting department employees and pledged severe action against them. Furthermore, he mentioned the government’s contemplation of providing arms to Excise Department officers for enhanced security.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed the police to take decisive action against those accountable for Soumya’s demise. The excise constable succumbed to her injuries at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Science after being gravely injured in an incident involving a car linked to a Ganja smuggling group. The tragic event took place during a routine vehicle check near Madhavnagar village in Nizamabad district.
