Death of popular Indian politico sparks wave of suicides and deaths from "shock"
The recent helicopter-crash death of Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (known as YSR), a popular Indian politician who held the office of Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has sparked a round of suicides and deaths from "shock" from distraught fans. The death toll stands at 60 and is apparently rising.In the wake of reports that about 60 persons either committed suicide or died of shock after hearing the news of the death of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YSR Reddy, his son Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday appealed to the people not to resort to such extreme steps.60 YSR fans die of shock, son appeals for restraint"Due to such acts (suicides) my father's soul will not rest in peace. He had an ever-smiling face and worked for uplift of the poor. They (people) should not resort to such acts," an emotional Jagan said in a statement.
According to media reports, eight persons suffered cardiac arrest after hearing the news of Reddy's death in a chopper crash.
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