Thursday, September 10, 2009

YSR death: Kotagiri knows the reason


Who is responsible for the helicopter crash resulting in the death of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and four others?

According to senior Praja Rajyam Party leader Kotagiri Vidyadhara Rao, the helicopter crash took place because of the negligence of pilot K S Bhatia. “Not many people know about Bhatia. He already retired from his service, but was reappointed in the state following the recommendation of a state minister and Chief Secretary. Bhatia was known for his negligent piloting of aircraft and received several memos for his rash driving, exceeding the speed limits,” Kotagiri said.

He recalled that it was Bhatia, who almost crash landed the helicopter carrying Buddhist guru Dalai Lama in the past. “The government should probe into the aspect of why Bhatia was engaged in running YSR’s helicopter. It should also suspend the minister and the CS, who had recommended Bhatia’s appointment even after his retirement,” Kotagiri demanded.

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