Mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who died in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, repatriation being arranged

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who perished in a tragic tourist speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island have reached Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Embassy of India in Vietnam. The embassy confirmed that the repatriation process to India will commence following the completion of all necessary formalities.

In a statement on X, the embassy conveyed its commitment, alongside consulate teams and Vietnamese authorities, to facilitating the earliest possible return of the deceased. "The Embassy and the Consulate teams are closely coordinating with the Vietnamese authorities who are committed to providing all assistance for the earliest transportation of the mortal remains to India," the statement read.

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The mortal remains of 15 Indian Nationals who tragically passed away in yesterday's boat accident have reached Ho Chi Minh City. After completion of formalities at Ho Chi Minh, the mortal remains would be transported to India at the earliest. The Embassy and the Consulate teams are closely coordinating with the Vietnamese authorities who are committed to providing all assistance for the earliest transportation of the mortal remains to India.

Authorities have detained a 57-year-old local man in connection with the incident, reportedly for alleged legal violations related to the tourist boat capsize. The speedboat, AG 26751, operated by Ocean Pearl Island Company, was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it capsized approximately 400 meters from Hon May Rut Ngoai.

The embassy also expressed hopes for the swift recovery of the sole survivor still undergoing treatment at Phu Quoc Hospital. While 15 survivors have been discharged and are traveling back to India, one patient in critical care remains hospitalized. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has intervened to expedite the repatriation process, with District Collectors providing details for the designated recipients of the mortal remains.

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We continue to pray for the early recovery of the one survivor at Phu Quoc Hospital.