Click to play videoHyderabad: She has lost her husband. And the composure with which she greeted the news of Suryanarayana's kidnapping turned to grief on Sunday.
In fact, Manjula was in a state of shock when the news of Suryanarayana's death in the hands of his Taliban captors was broken to her.
"She is disturbed. Her heart beat rate is very high. But they can manage her at home. She is physically fine. She needs medication at the moment," Manjula's family doctor said.
Her relatives were there with Manjula, trying to help her cope with the tragedy even as they struggle themselves to come to terms with the loss.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy visited the residence of Suryanarayana and met Manjula. He assued her of help and support.
"It's shocking, distressing. We will stand by the family in their hour of need. We will provide any financial assistance," the chief minister said.
But for Anisha, Manisha and Teja -- Suryanarayana's three children -- nothing can fill the void of their father who's not going to come back.
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