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Andhra Techie Lokeshwari Pittu Dies of Leukemia in US

A tragic incident involving a young Telugu techie in the United States has left her family and community in deep shock. The family is now making efforts to bring her mortal remains back to India for final rites.

Lokeswari Pittu, a 28 year old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh, reportedly passed away in Kansas after battling acute leukemia. Reports suggest that her health condition worsened rapidly, leading to her sudden demise.

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Her unexpected death has caused emotional and financial distress for her family. They are currently dealing with hospital expenses, funeral arrangements, and the high cost of transporting her body back to India.

A GoFundMe campaign was started by her sister Sobha Pittu to raise funds for the final rites. The page mentioned the financial burden faced by the family during this difficult time.

Friends and members of the community remembered her as kind hearted and dedicated. The Indian community in the US responded quickly, contributing to the fundraiser and helping it move closer to the 70,000 dollar target.

In recent times, there have been several reports of young Telugu students and professionals losing their lives due to health issues. These incidents have raised concern within the community about safety and well being abroad.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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