Telangana Government Announces Ex-Gratia for Deceased Woman Conductor Pravallika’s Family

Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has assured that the state government will extend all possible support to the family of woman bus conductor Pravallika, who died while undergoing treatment after allegedly being pushed off a bus by a passenger. The minister visited the Osmania General Hospital mortuary, paid his respects to her mortal remains and consoled her grieving family members.

Speaking on the occasion, Ponnam Prabhakar announced that the government would provide a job to Pravallika’s mother and sanction an Indiramma house for the family. He also declared an ex-gratia payment of ₹10 lakh on behalf of the state government. The minister further clarified that the RTC was observing a voluntary shutdown at the Manuguru depot, while bus services were continuing as usual in other areas.