Pawan Kalyan's fan suffering from genetic disorder dies in Telangana

Hyderabad, Jul 8 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's fan, who was suffering from a rare genetic disorder, died at Warangal on Wednesday. The condition of Niranjan (17), worsened during the last few days and the end came on Wednesday morning, family sources said. Kalyan visited the residence of Niranjan on June 17 at Hanumakonda near Warangal. The teenager, whose growth had been stunted by the disorder, was confined to bed. During his visit, moved by Niranjan’s condition, Kalyan hugged him. Kalyan, president of Jana Sena, came to know about Niranjan’s wish to meet him after being informed by party leaders in Telangana. The Andhra Deputy CM enquired about Niranjan’s health with his parents, extended financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh and handed over ‘kalyanam akshatalu’ (sacred rice grains) of the Tirupati Venkateswara temple to the family. Kalyan also watched videos of Niranjan dancing to his songs, which were filmed when the teenager was in good health. He had also arranged a puppy—something the teenager had wished for. PTI SJR KH