Candlelight rally held to pay to Tribute to Late G. Rajesh Rao; Islanders demand inquiry over the entire issue

Ganeshan & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, December 13: Members of the Tourist Fibre Boat Association, along with workers and residents of Baratang, organized a solemn candlelight march from Nilambur Jetty to PS Baratang this evening. The event was a heartfelt expression of condolence for the untimely demise of Late G. Rajesh Rao, a 29-year-old youth and son of Mr. G. Madhav Rao, Head Constable at the A&N Police Department. late Mr. Rajesh Rao tragically passed away during the physical endurance test for the position of Mazdoor in the Middle Andaman Forest Division, Rangat.
The Fibre Boat Association members conveyed their deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and, in a humble plea, urged the higher authorities to conduct a fair and impartial inquiry. Additionally, they emphasized the necessity of forming a medical board to ensure justice for Late G. Rajesh Rao and his grieving family.
The demise of Mr. G. Madhav Rao, a young islander, has ignited discussions across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands concerning the criteria for trade tests, safety protocols implemented by the Forest Department, and the circumstances leading to the non-referral of the patient by helicopter. General Public are demanding a full-fledged inquiry in this entire issue so that Justice prevails.