Chennai, March 18 – The remains of seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who died in a road accident in Nepal have been brought to New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media at Chennai International Airport, Murugan confirmed that the bodies arrived in the national capital on Wednesday and that arrangements are being made to transport them to their respective hometowns in Tamil Nadu for funeral rites.
The victims were part of a pilgrimage group traveling in Nepal when the accident occurred on March 14.
Among those who died, four were from Pollachi in Coimbatore district, while the remaining three were residents of Chennai.
Murugan said that the Indian Embassy in Nepal acted quickly after the accident, coordinating rescue operations and ensuring immediate medical care for the injured.
"The Embassy provided all necessary assistance and facilitated the process of bringing the bodies back to India," he noted.
Providing details about the injured, the Minister said that four people sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment. In addition, three others, who suffered minor injuries, are expected to be discharged from a hospital in Kathmandu later in the day.
The Union Minister also said that he personally contacted officials at the Indian Embassy soon after the incident was reported. "I contacted the Embassy authorities immediately. They informed me that steps were being taken to transport the bodies to Delhi and assist those affected," Murugan said.
Authorities are now coordinating efforts to ensure the smooth transfer of the remains from Delhi to Pollachi and Chennai.
Local administrations in Tamil Nadu are expected to assist grieving families with necessary arrangements upon arrival.
The incident has left families devastated, particularly in Pollachi and Chennai, where relatives are awaiting the return of their loved ones.
The government has assured all possible support to the families during this difficult time.
