Pakala Harinath Rao, the father-in-law of Telangana Minister of Information and Technology KT Rama Rao (KTR), passed away on Thursday at the age of 74 after suffering a heart attack. KTR, his wife Shatilama, and other family members hurried to the AIG hospital after learning about the situation. Pakala Harinath Rao was sent to the AIG hospital in Gachibowli for emergency care, however on Thursday he passed away while receiving care. Later, Harinath Rao's body was moved to his Rayadurgam home at Orion Villas. KTR comforted his wife while paying tribute to his father-in-law with a sorrowful heart.