YSR death kills 142

As many as 142 people across Andhra Pradesh reportedly have died of shock or committed suicide after the death of their chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, claimed Telegu television channels yesterday.


"I appeal to all of you to be brave in this hour of tragedy. He (YSR) wanted to see a smile on the faces of all and this will hurt him," his son Y S Jaganmohan Reddy appealed to the people.


"He used to smile even in difficult times and I am sure he is still smiling. I request you to follow his principle and not to commit suicide," added Jaganmohan.


The charred bodies of YSR and four others were found on Thursday in the Nallamala forest in Kurnool district, almost 24 hours after their helicopter went missing.