Hyderabad

Telangana IAS officer’s staffer collapses, minister gives him CPR

Minister Vakiti Srihari is seen giving him CPR.

Hyderabad: Raju, personal secretary to Telangana’s Principal Secretary for Energy Navin Mittal, collapsed at the Telangana Assembly premises on Tuesday, September 8.

Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari, who was present at the scene, immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as a crowd gathered around. The minister also called medical staff and ensured Raju was rushed to a hospital.

Local reports have stated that Raju suffered a cardiac arrest; however, his current condition remains unverified.

Srihari, who represents the Makthal constituency in Narayanpet district on an Indian National Congress ticket, holds charge of the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, and Sports and Youth Services portfolios in the Telangana government.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

This post was last modified on September 8, 2026 12:54 pm

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