Akhil Joyan’s mortal remains to reach Kasaragod on August 24

The body of marine crew member Akhil Joyan, who lost his life in a Russian attack on a vessel in Ukrainian waters, is set to be repatriated to his home in Kasaragod on August 24. This news was conveyed to the Kasaragod District Collector by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv and NORKA. The journey of Akhil's remains will commence from Ukraine to Moldova's capital, Chisinau, where they will be flown to Mangaluru via Istanbul's Turkish Airlines.

Upon reaching Bengaluru on August 23, the remains will then be transported to Akhil's residence in Vellarikundu, Kasaragod, on August 24. The repatriation process was initiated after persistent efforts by Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan, who met with the Minister for External Affairs to expedite the return of Akhil's body. The Ministry then contacted the Indian Embassy in Ukraine to initiate the necessary arrangements.

Kasaragod District Collector Arjun Pandian paid a visit to Akhil's family to assure them that the district administration would handle the required procedures for bringing the mortal remains home. Other people's representatives, such as district panchayat president Sabu Abraham, visited the family as well. Notably, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob also made a visit to the family.