Rs 1 crore accident insurance to kin of deceased TRANSCO employee

Metro India News | Hyderabad

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday handed over a cheque for Rs  1 crore towards accident insurance to Boda Swathi, wife of Shankar Reddy, a Grade-II employee who died accidentally while on duty under the jurisdiction of the TRANSCO Huzurabad 132/11 KV Sub-Station. The cheque was handed over at Praja Bhavan on Tuesday.

Shankar Reddy, who was performing his duties in the Huzurabad area, lost his life on October 1, 2025, due to an electrical short circuit while on duty. In view of the incident, Bhatti Vikramarka personally handed over the Rs 1 crore accident insurance cheque to his wife, Boda Swathi. During the interaction, the Deputy Chief Minister enquired about the family’s well-being and financial circumstances.

He advised Swathi to utilise the insurance amount for the welfare and education of the children and ensure a secure future for them.

TRANSCO CMD Krishna Bhaskar, senior TRANSCO officials, employees and others participated in the programme.