A large number of people and leaders of various political parties at the site of an accident in Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool on October 24, 2025. | Photo credit: U. Subramanyam
The Telangana government has announced the setting up of helplines for the families of passengers involved in the tragic bus fire that occurred near Chintikuru village in Kurnool district on Friday (October 24, 2025).
Two officers were appointed to coordinate assistance and provide information to relatives of passengers. M. Sri Rama Chandra, Deputy Secretary, can be contacted at 9912919545 and E. Chitti Babu, Section Head, at 9440854433.
According to an official report, the bus was traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when it caught fire near Chintikuru village. The memorandum said the government had taken immediate steps to support the affected families.
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The Director of Protocol in Hyderabad has been tasked with overseeing the functioning of the helpline to ensure that help is provided quickly and efficiently.
The memorandum was signed by K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana and copies were sent to senior officials including Director General of Police, Collector and Superintendent of Police, Gadwal District and Special Commissioner, I&PR Department.
Telangana District Collector Gadwal BM Santosh) announced the control room numbers for the families of the accident victims in which a private bus caught fire killing several people.
Control room numbers
Gadwal Collectorate Control Room: 9502271122
Gadwal Collectorate Help Desk Numbers: 1) 9100901599, 2) 9100901598
Gadwal Police Dispatch Number: 8712661828
Kurnool State General Hospital Dispatch Number: 9100901604
Apart from them, two more telephone lines were established on the instructions of the Chief Minister
Deputy Secretary M. Sriramachandra: 9912919545
Section Director E. Chitti Babu: 9440854433
Collector and District Superintendent of Police T. Srinivasa Rao reached the accident site. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to be available at the spot and provide full support to the families of the victims. Instructions were also issued to expedite the identification of the deceased and medical assistance to the injured. Mr Santosh said the Kurnool SP would identify the bodies.
Published – 24 Oct 2025 11:07 IST
