Remains of 20 Indians Reach Kerala After Middle East War Delays

A special flight brought the remains of 20 Indian nationals to Kerala today. They arrived safely at Cochin International Airport this Wednesday.

Tragic Loss in Drone Strike

A drone strike tragically killed 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan recently. He originally came from Muthukulathur in Tamil Nadu.

The attack directly hit a major water desalination plant in Kuwait. The other 19 Indians died from separate incidents and natural causes.

The ongoing regional conflict severely delayed their final journey home.

Government Confirms Regional Casualties

A senior external affairs official briefed reporters this Monday. The West Asia conflict has claimed eight Indian lives so far.

One Indian national still remains missing in the region. The Indian mission in Kuwait actively coordinates with local authorities.

They want to ensure the fast return of all affected citizens. Joint Secretary Aseem Mahajan addressed a briefing in New Delhi.

He expressed deep condolences to the grieving families. He confirmed the tragic loss of eight Indian nationals across various incidents.

Embassy and Kuwaiti Authorities Respond

The Indian embassy in Kuwait shared a heartfelt statement on X. Officials expressed their deepest condolences regarding Krishnan's tragic death.

Embassy staff actively coordinate with Kuwaiti authorities to provide full support. Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed the Sunday evening Iranian strike.

The attack severely damaged a major power and water service building. This tragic Iranian strike directly caused the death of the Indian worker.