Srinagar, Nov 8 (JKNS): The mortal remains of a Kashmiri student who passed away in Bangladesh are expected to reach Srinagar between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM tomorrow, after the repatriation process was completed and the onward flight was rescheduled due to the non-availability of a connecting flight from Delhi to Srinagar.
In a statement, as per news agency JKNS, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said that all formalities for the repatriation of the deceased student’s mortal remains have been completed and the remains have been handed over to his relatives and friends currently present in Bangladesh.
The association said the mortal remains were initially scheduled to arrive in India this evening. However, the onward journey from Delhi to Srinagar had to be rescheduled due to the non-availability of a connecting flight.
As per the revised travel arrangements, the mortal remains are expected to depart for India between 2:30 AM and 3:00 AM, with arrival in Srinagar anticipated between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM on Monday.
Following their arrival, the mortal remains will be taken to his native place in Sopore, where the last rites will be performed.
JKSA said it remains in close coordination with the bereaved family, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Jammu and Kashmir Government to ensure that all remaining arrangements are completed smoothly and the mortal remains reach home without further delay. (JKNS)
