JKSA Appeals to Indian Minister for Repatriation of Deceased Kashmiri Youth from Saudi Arabia
JKSA seeks Jaishankar’s help in bringing back mortal remains of Kashmiri youth from Saudi Arabia
Hindustan Times
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The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has requested Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assist in the repatriation of Bilal Manzoor Ganie, a Kashmiri youth who died in Saudi Arabia. His family seeks to bring his remains back to Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, for last rites in accordance with their traditions.
- 01JKSA has formally requested the Indian government for assistance in repatriating the remains of Bilal Manzoor Ganie.
- 02Bilal passed away from a cardiac arrest while working in Saudi Arabia.
- 03His family is devastated and wishes to perform last rites in accordance with cultural traditions.
- 04The association emphasized the need for urgent intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs.
- 05Timely repatriation is crucial for providing closure to the grieving family.
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The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has reached out to S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, seeking urgent help to repatriate the remains of Bilal Manzoor Ganie, a Kashmiri youth from Lolab in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Bilal, who had been working as a nursing assistant in Saudi Arabia for one and a half years, suffered a cardiac arrest on April 4, 2026, and was pronounced dead at Aaba International Hospital. His unexpected passing has left his family and community in mourning. The JKSA has formally requested that the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and local authorities facilitate the swift return of his remains to India. The bereaved family wishes to conduct last rites in accordance with their cultural and religious practices. The association has appealed for compassionate intervention from the minister, highlighting the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate assistance to help the family find closure during this difficult time.
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The repatriation of Bilal's remains is crucial for his family to perform last rites, which are significant in their cultural and religious practices.
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