J&K youth's death in Saudi Arabia | JKSA urges Jaishankar to facilitate repatriation of mortal remains

Srinagar, June 2: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday wrote to Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, seeking his help in bringing back the mortal remains of a 31-year-old youth from Saudi Arabia for last rites.

In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that Mohd Kabir, originally from Khawas area of Rajouri had been working in Saudi Arabia as a driver for the past two years, holding a valid Indian passport numbered N77793878.

He asserted that the sudden loss of Kabir has left his family and acquaintances in shock and deep sorrow. "In light of this unfortunate event, the family wishes to perform the last rites of the deceased in their homeland. The family requested us to take the matter up with the External Affairs Minister to facilitate the repatriation of Mohd Kabir’s mortal remains to India, enabling the family to bid a final farewell and conduct the last rites in accordance with our cultural traditions," he said.

He emphasised that Kabir hailed from the Khaw area of Rajouri district, and his mortal remains are currently stuck in Saudi Arabia. He was working as a driver in Saudi Arabia and met with a tragic accident. The family needs assistance in getting the young man's mortal remains back.

He requested the External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar, to help expedite the repatriation process and bring solace to the grieving family during this challenging time. He requested to airlift the mortal remains of the deceased back to India from Saudi Arabia for the last rites at his ancestral village.