Woman constable, who drowned in drain, cremated with police honours in Kothagudem

Superintendent of Police Dr G Vineeth pays last respects to deceased head constable Sridevi in Kothagudem of Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Sunday. Photo Credit: By Arrangement

The last rites of Kothagudem one-town head constable Sridevi, who died after falling into an open drain while on bandobust duty in Bhadrachalam on Saturday, were performed with full police honours in Kothagudem town on Sunday.

Family members, relatives and friends, including several police personnel, bid a tearful adieu to the deceased.

Earlier, Superintendent of Police G.Vineeth, along with his wife Preethi, paid their last respects to Sridevi and consoled the bereaved family at their residence in the coal town. The SP handed over ₹1 lakh to them as immediate relief.

Sources said members of the District Police Officers’ Association donated ₹20,000 towards funeral expenses