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Andhra Tourists' Remains Return Home

Remains of three tourists brought back, families consoled by minister

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 14 July 2026 at 05:00 pm
Andhra Tourists' Remains Return Home

The remains of three tourists from Andhra Pradesh, who lost their lives in a boat accident in Vietnam, have been brought back to India.

The bodies were flown into Mumbai and then transported to Hyderabad's Shamshabad airport, where they were received by Minister Kondapalli Srinivas.

Minister Srinivas spent Monday night at the airport, consoling the families of the deceased and ensuring that the remains were handled with dignity.

The three tourists hailed from different parts of Andhra Pradesh, with one from Kadapa, one from Machilipatnam, and one from Hindupur.

After the necessary procedures were completed at the airport, the bodies were sent to their respective hometowns for funeral rites.

The boat accident in Vietnam has sent shockwaves across the community, with many expressing condolences to the families of the deceased.

Andhra Pradesh has a significant number of tourists who travel to Vietnam every year, and this incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian tourists in foreign countries.

The Indian government has been working to strengthen ties with Vietnam, and incidents like these highlight the need for increased cooperation in terms of safety and security.

The families of the deceased have been offered support and assistance by the government, and the community is rallying around them in this time of grief.

The incident is a reminder of the risks associated with traveling to foreign countries and the need for caution and awareness when engaging in activities like boating.

In the end, the return of the remains to their families brings a sense of closure, and the community will continue to support them as they mourn their loss.

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