Teja’s family, including his wife and children, was devastated when the remains of their loved ones reached their home.
The body was wrapped in the national flag and kept safe for those who wanted to pay their last respects.
The body was buried with the last respects to senior Army officers and police officers, as well as leaders of various political parties and residents from nearby villages.
The military will honor the soldier who has died in his last rites.
Sai Teja served as the Personal Security Officer (PSO), to General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
In the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash at Katteri near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, Gen Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other people, including Sai Teja, were killed.
They also showered petals on the ambulance carrying the body.
Sai Teja (27) is survived by wife Shyamala, son Mokshagna, 4, and a daughter Darshini, 2.
Belonging to the Kuruba community, Sai Teja joined the Indian Army in 2012 as a sepoy.While serving in Bangalore Regiment, he was selected for para commando training.
Last year, he was appointed as PSO to the CDS.
The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday handed over Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia to the family of Sai Teja.
Following an announcement by Chief Minister Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy, Panchayat Raj Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and Excise Minister K.Narayana Swami visited Sai Teja’s house and handed over the cheque to the family.
The family requested for a government job to wife of Sai Teja.Ramachandra Reddy said he would take the request to the notice of the chief minister and do the needful.
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