Mortal Remains of 15 Indian Nationals Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who tragically lost their lives in a speedboat capsizing off the coast of Vietnam's Phu Quoc island have been transported to Ho Chi Minh City. The Embassy of India in Vietnam confirmed on Sunday that the remains will be flown to India after completing necessary formalities.
Embassy Coordinates Repatriation Efforts
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy stated: "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 added that it is closely coordinating with Vietnamese authorities to ensure the earliest repatriation.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has intervened to facilitate the process. District Collectors have provided details of designated recipients for the remains. According to Andhra Pradesh Bhavan special commissioner Arja Srikanth, a detailed request has been submitted through the e-Care portal to transport Nallapeta Adiseshaiah Ravi Teja to Bengaluru, Gelli Jaya Lakshmi to Vijayawada, and Mudium Sreedhar to Chennai.
Survivors Discharged, One in Critical Care
The Embassy also reported that 15 survivors of the accident have been discharged from the hospital and are traveling back to India. Of the two patients initially in critical care, one has been discharged and is returning to India. The other remains hospitalized in Phu Quoc. The Embassy stated: "We continue to pray for the early recovery of the one survivor at Phu Quoc Hospital."
Gelli Kishore, one of the survivors, developed critical complications during transfer from Phu Quoc Government Hospital. Srikanth noted that Kishore remains unconscious in the ICU on advanced life support. "MRI investigations revealed a small blood clot in the brain, followed by a mild cardiac episode. He has undergone an emergency cardiac procedure, and subject to stabilization, will be airlifted to Ho Chi Minh City for advanced medical care," he said.
Details of the Accident
The tourist speedboat AG 26751, operated by Ocean Pearl Island Company (Minh Huy Phu Quoc Trading and Tourism Co. Ltd.), was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it capsized about 400 meters off Hon May Rut Ngoai, according to Vietnamese news outlet VN Express International. The Vietnam News Agency reported that a 57-year-old local man has been detained for alleged legal violations tied to the capsizing.
Official Responses and Support
Andhra Pradesh Minister Kollu Ravindra has spoken with Kishore's cousin, Santosh, who is at the hospital. The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam remains in constant contact with treating doctors, and the Vietnamese Minister visited the hospital to review the patient's condition. Srikanth stated: "Despite language constraints, close coordination between the Embassy, Vietnamese authorities, medical teams, and the family is ensuring uninterrupted support. We pray for Mr. Kishore's speedy recovery."
