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🚨 Grave Concern Raised by Indian Diaspora Over Passport-Linked Repatriation Delays Airlines’ refusal to transport bodies without original passports creates humanitarian crisis Prominent Indian diaspora advocacy groups have made an urgent appeal to the Indian government, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis faced by bereaved families attempting to repatriate mortal remains of their loved ones from abroad. The crux of the issue: airlines are refusing to transport remains unless the deceased’s original passport is presented—even when an Indian Embassy or Consulate has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) .

Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of 45 Indians;  Bodies Arrive in Kochi Incident Overview A devastating fire broke out in a labor accommodation in Kuwait's Mangaf on June 12, resulting in the tragic death of 45 Indian nationals. The victims included 23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West Bengal. This incident is considered one of the most significant disasters affecting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Response and Relief Efforts The bodies of the deceased were transported back to India via a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which landed at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The Kerala government, in collaboration with the central government, ensured a respectful and organized repatriation process. Kerala Minister P Rajeev stated that special ambulances and police pilots were arranged to facilitate the transportation of the bodies to ...