The death of ace mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu, an Andhrite, was a bitter shock to people across the World. Here is how PM, AP CM and Nara Lokesh reacted upon knowing about the tragedy.

Narendra Modi: "The accomplishments of Malli Mastan Babu will be remembered with immense respect and admiration. Condolences to his family".

Chandrababu Naidu: "My tributes to Mountaineer Mastan Babu. I stand by his family members in this hour of grief. He made us proud by following his passion. RIP."

Nara Lokesh: "Malli Mastan Babu was 2 summits away from entering Guinness Records. His spirit of adventure & exploration will live forever! RIP! Respect!".

Malli Mastan Babu was missing on March 24th when he left his house to climb Tres Cruces Mountain in Andes. Due to bad weather, He couldn't return and waited for days hoping for improvement in the climate. He made the last contact with Argentinean Mountaineer Hernan Augusto on March 28th. On April 4th, The news of Malli Mastan Babu's body being found in the tent broke out.