KTR's timely intervention helps family bring Siddipet man's body from US

Prashanth's sudden demise put the family in a difficult situation. Since his wife was not in a state to fly back to India, the only option left was to send a family member to the US. Prashant's friend Santhosh Kumar tweeted to Minister for Industries and IT&CK, K. T Rama Rao requesting him to expedite the visa process so that Prashant's brother could go to the US at the earliest because the next three days were holidays.

“Sir, This is NC Santosh from Gajwel, my friend Prashanth k has expired in Dallas@US few hours back due to heart stroke. His wife is expecting a baby tommorow. My friend's brother us at US embassy in begumpet trying for Visa need your intervention to expedite the process. Could you please do the needful to get the visa interview slot immediately because next three days are holidays here (sic),” read the tweet.

The minister quickly intervened and asked the US Consulate to expedite the visa process. KTR tweeted, “Can you please intervene & help as this appears to be a family emergency.” Responding to the minister's tweet the Consulate immediately called Prashant’s family and within hours his visa was processed. He was expected to reach the US on Friday night.

The Telugu community in the US has made contributions to help the family who is struggling financially.