In California Claims Lives of Two Telangana Students A tragic road accident in California, USA, has claimed the lives of two young women from Mahabubabad district, Telangana, sending shockwaves through their hometowns and among the Telugu community abroad. Incident Details 🚗💥 Victims: Pullakhandam Meghana Rani (25) Kadiyala Bhavana (24) Date & Time: Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM (local time) Location: Alabama Hills Road, near Bishop City and Death Valley National Park, California Cause of Accident: The vehicle in which the victims were traveling failed to negotiate a sharp curve, veered off the road, and plunged into a deep gorge. Casualties: Meghana Rani and Bhavana died on the spot, while two other students traveling in the same car sustained injuries and were shifted to a hospital. Background of the Victims 🎓🌍 The two women were childhood friends who studied together from school through college in Hyderabad. They later moved to the United States to pursue higher education. Education: Both completed their Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Dayton, Ohio, in 2024, and were actively seeking employment opportunities. Family Details 🏡 Pullakhandam Meghana Rani Native Place: Garla village, Mahabubabad district Father: Pullakhandam Venkata Nageswara Rao Occupation: Runs a Mee Seva service center Kadiyala Bhavana Native Place: Mulkanoor village, Mahabubabad district Father: Kadiyala Koteswara Rao Position: Upa Sarpanch of Mulkanoor village Repatriation and Support Efforts ✈️🇮🇳 The families have appealed to the Telangana State Government and the Central Government for assistance in repatriating the mortal remains to India. Officials estimate that the process may take around one week. GoFundMe fundraising campaigns have been initiated to support funeral and transportation expenses, especially for Meghana Rani’s family, which is reported to be from a lower-middle-class background. Political and Community Response 🤝 BRS Rajya Sabha Member Vaddiraju Ravichandra and other local leaders have expressed deep condolences. They have assured the families of full cooperation and support while coordinating with Indian and US authorities to expedite the repatriation process. A Community in Mourning 🕯️ The untimely deaths of Meghana Rani and Bhavana have left their families, friends, and villages in profound grief. Their journey—from childhood companions in Telangana to aspiring professionals abroad—has ended in a heartbreaking tragedy.