Social Welfare Minister consoles Dalit woman’s family, hands her over ex gratia

Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar on Tuesday handed over a check for ₹ 4.12 lakh ex gratia to the bereaved family of slain Dalit woman Karre Sunitha in Chintalapet village of Jagtial district.

Sources said Sunitha was allegedly murdered by an assailant in Metpalli a week ago.

The minister consoled the bereaved family and handed over a check to the victim’s grandmother.

She said the second installment of compensation will be released as per government norms.

He assured the bereaved family of justice and strict action against those responsible for the gruesome murder.

The minister said the government would take full responsibility for the education of Sunitha’s two sons.

Published – 21 Jul 2026 22:37 IST