Retired Excise Staff Donate 2.8 Lakh To Soumya's Family
The retired employees' association of the Telangana excise department donated 2.80 lakh to the family of excise constable Soumya, who died in the line of duty.
Hyderabad | 27th February 2026
The Retired Employees' Association of the Excise Department today handed over a cheque for Rs 2.80 lakh to the family of Excise Constable Soumya, who died in the line of duty.
The amount represents cumulative contributions of one day's pension from each of the members of the association.
The cheque was presented to Soumya's family by Excise, Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao at the Dr B R Ambedkar Secretariat.
Rao described the gesture of the retired employees as commendable and said that it reflected strong solidarity within the department.
He recalled that the State government had earlier sanctioned Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to the family and also provided a government job to Soumya's brother.
The minister said that the government acknowledged the efforts of excise personnel in curbing narcotics and illicit liquor. He assured the personnel continued support and reiterated that stringent action would be taken against ganja and illegal liquor activities in the State.
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