Amaravati:
The mortal remains of three Telugu tourists who lost their lives in the tragic boat accident in Vietnam have been brought back to India after an extensive coordination effort by the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments.
Acting on the directions of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and Andhra Pradesh MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas closely monitored the entire repatriation process to ensure the victims’ bodies reached their families without delay.
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Union Minister Led the Repatriation Effort
From the moment the accident was reported, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, and officials of AP Bhavan to expedite the return of the mortal remains.
His direct intervention helped secure all necessary diplomatic, customs, medical, immigration, and cargo clearances. As a result, the bodies arrived at Mumbai International Air Cargo Terminal at 9:35 PM on July 13.
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Swift Clearance at Mumbai
Following special instructions from the Union Minister, officials from multiple government departments completed all mandatory formalities in record time.
The seamless coordination ensured there were no unnecessary delays in transporting the victims back to their home state.
Official Escorted the Mortal Remains
Senior official Chandana Nancharayya personally supervised the repatriation process and accompanied the mortal remains on an IndiGo flight that departed Mumbai at 5:30 AM on July 14 and landed in Hyderabad.
Emotional Reception in Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the mortal remains at Hyderabad Airport early Tuesday morning.
The minister paid floral tributes and assured the grieving families that the Andhra Pradesh government stands firmly with them during this difficult time. He also supervised the arrangements for transporting the bodies to their native places.
Bodies Sent to Native Towns
Ambulances arranged with the support of Krishna Mohan (NRT) transported the mortal remains from Hyderabad to the victims’ hometowns:
- Machilipatnam
- Hindupur
- Kadapa
District administrations coordinated the transportation and ensured the victims received dignified final rites.
Government Extends Full Support
The Andhra Pradesh government said it has been providing continuous assistance to the bereaved families by sharing updates and making all necessary arrangements for the victims’ final journey.
Officials from AP Bhavan will continue monitoring the process until the mortal remains are formally handed over to the respective families.
Other Telugu Tourists Safe
Officials also confirmed that all other Telugu tourists who were involved in the Vietnam boat accident had safely returned to their destinations by Sunday night.
