Chief Secretary of Telangana government A. Santhi Kumari requested the Consulate General of India, New York, to arrange for the early transportation of the mortal remains of K. Ravi Teja to India. Teja, who had gone to the U.S. for higher studies, was shot dead in Connecticut on Monday (January 20).

She said the family members of Teja have sought assistance from the government to coordinate with the local police and hospital management to fulfil all the formalities for early transportation of his mortal remains to India. The family resides in Kothapet.

“The Ministry of External and Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, is requested to pursue the matter with the Consulate General of India, New York,” the top official stated in the communication.