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A sad news has emerged from Kuwait amid the ongoing fierce conflict and war situation in the Middle East (West Asia). The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals, who lost their lives in separate incidents in Kuwait in the last few days, reached Kochi Airport (CIAL) in Kerala via a special flight on the night of Tuesday, March 31. Due to disruptions in flight services due to the war, there was a long delay in bringing these bodies home, making the wait for the families even more painful.
The flight reached Kochi via Colombo by special plane
Kuwait Airways special flight (KU5632) landed at Kochi’s Cochin International Airport at around 10.40 pm on Tuesday night.
Route: This plane reached Kochi from Kuwait via Colombo (Sri Lanka).
Situation: According to airport officials, this particular aircraft had no passengers on board and was operated only to transport mortal remains.
Reason for delay: Due to the ongoing war between Iran, the US and Israel in West Asia, flight services from Kuwait were partially disrupted, due to which the transportation of these bodies was halted.
The deceased were residents of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Officials have informed that all these 20 Indian citizens belonged to different parts of South India.
Kerala: Most of these deceased were residents of Kozhikode, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts of Kerala.
Tamil Nadu: Arrangements have been made to send some of the mortal remains to their native places in various districts of Tamil Nadu by road.
Process: The CIAL health department and supporting agencies worked till late night to complete all the legal and medical formalities, after which the bodies were handed over to their families.
‘Silent’ return to homeland amid war
The Government of India and the Indian Embassy in Kuwait were in constant touch amid the ongoing tension in West Asia. As soon as flight services partially resumed, these 20 mortal remains were brought to India together on priority basis.
Last trip: The bodies have been sent to their hometowns through ambulances from the airport.
Return flight: This special aircraft (KU5632) will depart from Kochi back to Kuwait at 10:55 am on April 1.
PM Modi’s political attack
Amidst this sensitive situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the opposition, especially the Congress. Calling Congress a ‘political vulture’, he alleged that the opposition parties are trying to take political advantage of the ongoing humanitarian crisis and war in the Middle East.
