Popular News Reader Badri died in a road accident which took place while he was returning from Dwaraa Tirumala along with his family on Sunday. While Badri and his Young Son Sathvik got killed in the mishap, His Wife, Elder Son and Brother-in-Law were still undergoing treatment at a hospital in Vijayawada.

Badri's last rites have been performed at his native place Today. AP Ministers Devineni Uma and Palle Raghunatha Reddy extended financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 20,000 respectively. Cabinet Ministers have given assurance on supporting the family financially on behalf of AP Government.