In a heartbreaking incident, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's youngest son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, sustained serious injuries in a fire accident during a summer camp at his school in Singapore.
The fire broke out at 9:45 a.m. local time in a River Valley shophouse, engulfing the second and third floors where about 30 students were present.
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Pawan Kalyan addressed the media and explained the timeline of events. He was touring Araku when he received the call and initially assumed it was a minor mishap. However, the situation turned out to be extremely grave and serious.
Mark suffered burns on his hands and legs and inhaled a significant amount of smoke. Doctors are now treating him with bronchoscopy to assess potential lung damage.
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He added that there are concerns about long-term health complications for Mark. Another child seated next to Mark suffered third-degree burns, and tragically, one student lost their life.
Pawan Kalyan shared his grief with the media, noting the accident occurred on his elder son Akira's birthday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top political leaders including Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan Mohan Reddy, and K.T. Rama Rao extended their prayers and support.
The actor-politician is preparing to leave for Singapore to be with his son during this difficult period. Rescue efforts reportedly saved many lives.