A Bengaluru-bound private tour bus caught fire at Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool in the wee hours of Friday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
The tragic bus fire near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district has caused deep grief and widespread condolence across Andhra Pradesh.
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Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep grief over the incident and called it “deeply disturbing”. He expressed his sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and urged the government to provide all possible assistance and medical support to the injured and affected families.
Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma expressed his deep condolences over the loss of life and extended condolences to the families of the victims. He described the incident as “heartbreaking” and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Authorities have been ordered to expeditiously complete post-mortem procedures and ensure effective coordination of relief efforts. The tragic accident has cast a shadow of grief over the region, with political leaders and citizens mourning the loss of innocent lives, he said.
BJP AP state president PVN Madhav expressed shock and anguish over the incident and described the loss of life in the bus fire as “deeply unfortunate”. He directed the BJP leaders in Kurnool to extend all possible help to the families of the victims and help the local authorities in rescue and relief operations.
Mr. Madhav urged the officials to provide the best medical treatment to the injured and urged the government to provide financial support to the bereaved families.
Published – 24 Oct 2025 08:40 IST
