YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Rajya Sabha member Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao said on June 17 (Saturday) that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy released an ex gratia of ₹10 lakh to the family members of 15-year-old Uppala Amarnath, who was burnt alive allegedly by some miscreants on June 16 at Rajolu of Cherukupalli mandal in Bapatla district.
Addressing the media here, Mr. Venkata Ramana Rao, in his personal capacity, announced ₹1 lakh financial support to the boy’s family. He also visited the victim’s family and consoled them.
He further said that the government would take strict action against the perpetrators of the crime. The YSRCP leader also promised to secure a government job for one member of the boy’s family.