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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
A family vacation turns tragic for Riya
A 41-year-old woman and her seven-year-old daughter from Mannoor, near here, were among the victims of Tuesday's tragic road accident that took place in Kenya. Riya Puthanpurayil, 41, from Rishi Villa, Kanhirampara, Mannoor, and her daughter Taira were among the five tourists killed when their bus overturned in Kenya on Tuesday afternoon. Riya's husband Joel, 41, and son Travis, 14, were injured in the accident. Joel hailed from Coimbatore. Riya has been working with a company involved in Qatar airport maintenance. Her husband Joel is a tour operator. She joined his tour to Kenya along with the family to celebrate the Idul-Azha vacation. Riya has been working in Qatar for six years. The children were to fly home later this month, and Riya and Joel in July. Daughter of Radhakrishnan Puthanpurayil and Santhi, Riya has a twin brother named Shea working in Dubai. Her younger brother Rishi is also working in Dubai.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
5 from Kerala die in road accident in Kenya
At least five Malayalis based in Qatar were killed in an accident in Kenya, where they were on a holiday. 'A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday,' the the Embassy of India in Doha said in a post on X on Tuesday. As per available information, five Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident, it said. The deceased Malayalis were identified as Jasna, 29, Kuttikkattuchalil of Venkitangu, near Guruvayur, and her daughter Ruhi Mehrin; Geetha Shoji, 58, hailing from Cherukol, near Mavelikkara; Riya Puthanpurayil, 41, and her daughter Taira from Kanhirampara, Mannoor in Palakkad district. Among those injured are Jasna's husband Muhammed Haneefa, Geetha's husband Shoji Isaac and her son Abel; Riya's husband Joel and her son Travis. 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, in which five Indian nationals have lost their lives,' the High Commission of India in Nairobi posted on X. Officials from the High Commission of India in Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help, it added. 'Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The consular team from the High Commission is on the ground and is in close contact with the local authorities to extend all necessary support. We can be reached at +254 734916532,' it added. According to Joel, elder son of Geetha, his brother Abel has a compound fracture and needs surgery and Geetha's husband Shoji Isaac, who works in Qatar, was yet to informed of her death. Riya has been working with a company involved in Qatar airport maintenance. Her husband Joel is a tour operator. She joined his tour to Kenya along with the family to celebrate the Idul-Azha vacation. The Indian mission in Qatar said it was in touch with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and other community groups in Doha. 'We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have unfortunately passed away. Our Embassy could be reached on mobile number +974 55097295 for queries/assistance,' it added. (With inputs from Kerala Bureau)
