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Kerala Women Killed in California: Steps to Bring Bodies Home Underway
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:43 AM
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Two women from Kerala who died in California are being repatriated to India, with authorities coordinating the return of their bodies.
Two women from Kerala were found dead in California, prompting a swift response from Indian authorities to repatriate their bodies. While the exact circumstances of their deaths remain undisclosed, officials have confirmed that arrangements are in place to transport the remains back to India.
The Kerala government, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Los Angeles, has taken over the logistics of the repatriation. The bodies are expected to be flown to Kerala via a chartered aircraft, with arrangements for proper handling and dignified transport.
The families of the deceased have been notified and are awaiting further details regarding the return schedule. The incident has drawn attention to the safety concerns of Indian nationals abroad and the importance of swift diplomatic cooperation in such cases.
The Kerala government, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Los Angeles, has taken over the logistics of the repatriation. The bodies are expected to be flown to Kerala via a chartered aircraft, with arrangements for proper handling and dignified transport.
The families of the deceased have been notified and are awaiting further details regarding the return schedule. The incident has drawn attention to the safety concerns of Indian nationals abroad and the importance of swift diplomatic cooperation in such cases.