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Bodies of Three Andhra Pradesh Residents Who Died in Vietnam Boat Accident Arrive in Hyderabad

The bodies of three Andhra Pradesh residents who died in a boat accident in Vietnam arrived at Shamshabad Airport in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas visited the grieving families at the airport and arranged free ambulances to send the bodies to their native villages.

By Open Vaartha Desk · 2026-07-14

TL;DR

Bodies of three Andhra Pradesh residents who died in a Vietnam boat accident reached Hyderabad on Thursday and were handed over to their families.

Key points

• The bodies of Sridhar from Kadapa, Jayasree from Machilipatnam and Raviteja from Hindupur arrived at Shamshabad Airport cargo at 7:30 AM on July 14.
• All legal formalities were completed in Mumbai before the bodies were handed directly to the families of the deceased.
• Minister Kondapalli Srinivas visited the families at the airport and personally ensured the bodies were sent to their hometowns.
• Free ambulances were arranged to transport the bodies from Hyderabad to the native villages of each victim.

<p>The bodies of three Andhra Pradesh residents who died in a boat accident in Vietnam arrived at Shamshabad Airport in Hyderabad at 7:30 AM on Thursday, July 14. The deceased are Sridhar from Kadapa, Jayasree from Machilipatnam and Raviteja from Hindupur. Their bodies reached the airport cargo section and were received by their waiting families.</p><p> </p><p>All required legal formalities were completed in Mumbai before the bodies were brought to Hyderabad. The bodies were then handed over directly to the family members after clearing all necessary procedures. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas personally visited the airport to meet the families and offer his condolences during this difficult time.</p><p></p><p>The minister stood by the families at the airport and made sure the bodies were safely sent to their respective hometowns. He expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved families and gave words of strength and comfort to their relatives and close friends. Free ambulances were arranged to carry the bodies from Hyderabad to the native villages of each victim.</p><p></p><p>The Andhra Pradesh Non Resident Telugu Society has been actively helping Andhra Pradesh residents in distress across the world. In the past, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh arranged immediate help for a Telugu family who lost their passports at Hong Kong Airport. The society also set up a dedicated control room during the Nepal crisis to arrange flights and bring Telugu tourists back home safely.</p><p></p><p>This incident reflects the state government's commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh citizens during international emergencies. The Andhra Pradesh Non Resident Telugu Society continues to serve as a reliable support system for Telugu people living and working abroad. The government has assured that it will stand by the families of overseas Andhra Pradesh citizens in all times of need.</p>