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Kashmiri Student Dies in Saudi Arabia; Repatriation of Remains Sought

The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association has appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene for the urgent repatriation of Bilal Manzoor Ganie's mortal remains. Ganie, a nursing assistant from Kupwara, died suddenly from a cardiac arrest while working in Saudi Arabia. The JKSA has pledged full cooperation with authorities to navigate the required legal and procedural formalities. The association hopes for a swift response from the MEA to help the grieving family perform the last rites.

Key Points: Kashmiri Youth Dies in Saudi, Repatriation Sought via MEA

  • Youth died of sudden cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia
  • JKSA writes to EAM Jaishankar for intervention
  • Repatriation of mortal remains sought for last rites
  • Deceased was a nursing assistant from Kupwara, Kashmir
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Kashmiri student dies in Saudi Arabia; JKSA seeks MEA's intervention in repatriation process

JKSA seeks EAM Jaishankar's help to repatriate mortal remains of Bilal Manzoor Ganie, a nursing assistant who died of cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia.

"He was widely regarded as a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate young individual - JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami"

Srinagar, April 5

The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association on Sunday wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, seeking his intervention for the urgent repatriation of the mortal remains of a Kashmiri youth, Bilal Manzoor Ganie, who passed away in Saudi Arabia.

In a statement, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Bilal Manzoor Ganie, a resident of Sogam' Chountiwari, Lolab, in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

The JKSA stated that Bilal had been working in Saudi Arabia for the past one and a half years as a nursing assistant at Aaba International Hospital, where he was pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.

On Saturday (April 4), he tragically suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and was rushed to the same hospital, where doctors declared him 'brought dead'.

Bilal's sudden and untimely demise has sent shockwaves across his native village.

"He was widely regarded as a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate young individual, and his passing has left his family and the entire community devastated and in deep mourning," the JKSA national convenor said.

The JKSA said it has formally taken up the matter with the External Affairs Minister and sought his intervention to direct the concerned authorities, including the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and relevant local authorities, to facilitate the repatriation of the remains of Bilal to India to perform the last rites according to the family's cultural and religious traditions.

The Association acknowledged that such cases involve procedural requirements, legal formalities, documentation, and coordination with authorities in Saudi Arabia, and assured complete cooperation in the process.

The JKSA further stated that it stands "ready to extend every possible assistance, including coordination with the family, hospital authorities, local contacts, and the concerned diplomatic missions, to ensure that the process is carried out smoothly, swiftly, and with due dignity".

The Association expressed hope for a swift response from the Ministry of External Affairs, while appreciating its continued efforts in assisting Indian citizens abroad during distressing situations.

- IANS

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Priya S
So sad. He was working as a nursing assistant, serving others in their time of need. The government should have a streamlined, compassionate protocol for such repatriations. The family is already suffering, they shouldn't face bureaucratic delays.
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Rohit P
Respect to JKSA for stepping up and taking this to the highest level. In such painful times, community support is crucial. Hope Dr. Jaishankar's office intervenes quickly. No parent should have to wait to perform the last rites for their child.
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Sarah B
This highlights the immense pressure and stress our youth face working abroad, often in demanding jobs far from home. Cardiac arrest at such a young age is alarming. While repatriation is urgent, we also need to look at the welfare of Indian workers overseas.
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Vikram M
The MEA has done good work in the past for citizens in distress abroad. I'm confident they will handle this with sensitivity. My prayers are with the Ganie family. Om Shanti.
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Nikhil C
While I hope for a swift resolution, I must say the process should be faster by default. We hear about these cases too often. The system needs to be more proactive, not reactive. A young life lost is tragedy enough without added procedural trauma for the family.

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