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India Gazette
a day ago
- General
- India Gazette
23 injured Indians transferred to Nairobi, post-mortem of 5 Indians completed: Indian Embassy in Qatar
Doha [Qatar], June 11 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Qatar provided updates on the unfortunate accident which took place in Nairobi, which resulted in the deaths of 5 Indian nationals. The Embassy informed on Wednesday that 23 Indians have been shifted to Nairobi for medical attention and the post-mortem has been completed of the five deceased individuals. In a series of posts on X, Embassy of India in Qatar said, 'Embassy has been following up on the bus accident in Kenya. The postmortem of the 5 Indians who unfortunately passed away was completed last night. Further formalities for transportation of mortal remains is being coordinated by our HCI in Nairobi.' It further noted, 'All other 23 Indians have been shifted to Nairobi and are receiving necessary medical attention in Nairobi. Our High Commission is constantly monitoring and providing help.' As per the Indian Mission in Qatar, a group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident. The Indian High Commission in Kenya noted that the road accident occurred at Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, in which 5 Indian nationals lost their lives. In a post on X, the High Commission said that 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. Both missions shared helpline numbers for reaching out. It said, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, in which 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives. 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.' Additionally, in a statement from the Kerala Chief Minister's Office, it was mentioned, 'On June 9, at around 7 pm Indian time (4.30 pm Kenyan time), a tourist bus carrying a group of 28 Indians who had come for tourism met with an accident. They had come from Qatar for tourism. The accident took place at Nyahururu, 150 km from Nairobi.' It further added, 'Loka Kerala Sabha members have intervened through Norka Roots ( Non- Resident Keralites Affairs). The Loka Kerala Sabha has informed that the Indian citizens, including the injured Malayalis, will be shifted to hospitals in Nairobi. They informed that the injured who are currently in hospitals in Nyahururu will be taken to Nairobi by road or air ambulance by night and the bodies of those who died in the accident will also be taken to Nairobi. The Malayali Association and members of the Lok Kerala Sabha have also informed that the injured will be treated at Nakuru and Aga Khan hospitals in Nairobi.' The statement by the CMO Kerala mentioned, 'For assistance, services and information, Keralites can contact the help desk of the Norka Global Contact Center at 18004253939 (toll-free number, from India) and +91-8802012345 (missed call, from abroad). As soon as the accident was reported, former members of the World Kerala Sabha in Kenya, G.P. Rajmohan and Sajith Shankar, and members of the Kerala Association of Kenya, reached the spot.' (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Five Qatar-based Keralites dead in Kenya road accident
Thiruvananthapuram: At least 5 Keralites based in Qatar were killed after their tourist bus met with an accident in Kenya, where they were on holiday, on Monday, according to the chief minister's office. Sajith Sankar of Loka Kerala Sabha, the Kerala govt initiative to tackle issues of non-resident Keralites, told TOI from Kenya that according to details collected by them, Geetha Shoji Isaac, 58, of Thiruvananthapuram; Jasna Makkar Kuttikattuchalil, 29; her 18-month-old daughter Roohie Mehrin Mohammed of Thoyakkavu near Venkitangu, Thrissur; Riya Ann Rodrigues, 41, and her eight-year-old daughter Tyra Rodrigues of Mannur panchayat in Palakkad were killed in the accident. "A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday," the Embassy of India in Doha said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, according to the High Commission of India in Nairobi. The bus reportedly fell into a gorge around 7 pm IST. The CMO said in a statement that Indian nationals injured in the accident, including Keralites, were being shifted to major hospitals in Nairobi. The bodies of the deceased are also expected to be brought to Nairobi. Conveying his condolences to the victims' families, the chief minister said the global contact centre of NORKA Roots, the state-run agency for Non-Resident Keralites, at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free in India) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call service for those abroad) could be contacted for more details. The relatives of Jasna said her husband Muhammed Haneef was injured in the accident. He was admitted to a hospital in Nyandarua County initially and later airlifted to Nairobi for better treatment. Abdul Azeez, the younger brother of Haneef's father, said Haneef was not yet informed about the death of his wife and baby. Haneef is working as a chartered accountant in Qatar while Jasna was employed in a hospital there. He said Haneef's sister and brother-in-law were travelling from Qatar to Nairobi. "Only after they reach there, we would get to know when the bodies of Jasna and Mehrin can be brought here. We are trying to expedite the process through the Indian Embassy," he said. Riya was travelling with her husband Joel and two children when the mishap occurred. "We received the news of the accident on Tuesday morning. The mortal remains are kept at a govt facility in Kenya now, awaiting further formalities," said Hussain Shafeek A, the local ward member. Both Riya and Joel have been working in the travel industry in Qatar for several years.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
5 Keralites killed in tourist bus accident in Kenya, several injured
Five Keralites are reported to have died in a tragic bus accident in Kenya, though the Indian High Commission in Nairobi has yet to officially confirm the identities of the accident occurred on June 9 at around 7:00 PM IST (4:30 PM local time) near Nyahururu, a town located about 150 km from bus, carrying 28 Indian tourists who had travelled from Qatar, was involved in the mishap during a tour of the region. According to reports, several other passengers sustained Members of the Loka Kerala Sabha, through Norka Roots (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs), have stepped in to coordinate relief efforts. The Sabha has confirmed that the injured, including Keralites currently being treated in Nyahururu, will be transported to hospitals in Nairobi by road or air ambulance by mortal remains of the deceased will also be shifted to the injured will receive medical attention at Nakuru and Aga Khan hospitals in Nairobi, with support from the local Malayali Association and Loka Kerala Sabha World Kerala Sabha members in Kenya, GP Rajmohan and Sajith Shankar, along with members of the Kerala Association of Kenya, promptly reached the accident site to assist the seeking assistance or information related to the incident can contact the Norka Global Contact Center's help desk at 18004253939 (toll-free from India) or give a missed call to +91-8802012345 (from abroad).advertisement
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
Kerala CM condoles deaths of Keralites in Kenya bus accident
A tourist bus carrying a group of 28 Indian nationals met with the accident at around 7.00 pm IST (4.30 pm Kenyan time) on June 9 in a region about 150 kilometres from Nairobi, the statement said. In a statement, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said at least five Keralites are feared dead, though the Indian High Commission in Nairobi has yet to officially confirm the names of the victims. The tourists had arrived from Qatar. Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 10 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Keralites in a road accident in Kenya. The CMO said members of the Loka Kerala Sabha in Kenya and the Kerala Association of Kenya reached the accident site soon after the news broke. NORKA Roots, the state-run agency for Non-Resident Keralites, is coordinating support efforts through its global contact centre, it said. Indian nationals injured in the accident– including Keralites — are being shifted to major hospitals in Nairobi. The CMO said that those still receiving treatment in the local hospitals would be moved by road or air ambulance. The bodies of the deceased are also expected to be brought to Nairobi. The Chief Minister conveyed condolences to the families of the victims and assured support. Loka Kerala Sabha members have been working closely with the Indian High Commission and local authorities to help those affected, the CMO said. For help and information, Keralites can contact the NORKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free in India) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call service for those abroad). The Gulf Times newspaper reported that the bus the Indian tourists were travelling in got out of control and fell into a gorge in the northeastern county of Nyandarua. Citing community sources, the paper said that at least five tourists from south India have been killed in the accident. However, the identity of the dead is yet to be verified, while 27 are injured and admitted to various hospitals in Kenya, it added. PTI TGB TGB ADB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Human trafficking victim from Kerala to be airlifted from Malaysia for treatment
T'puram: Mini Bhargavan , 54, from Kattappana, who suffered burns while working as a domestic help in Malaysia, will be airlifted to Kochi on Thursday by an air ambulance. Bhargavan, a victim of human trafficking, has been in coma for over two months with about 26% severe burns and unable to breathe without ventilator support. Although she was admitted to Penang General Hospital at George Town in Malaysia on March 8 after suffering burns at workplace, her employer did not inform her relatives. Her health worsened as she developed a lung infection and kidney-related issues while undergoing treatment. It was her son, Ratheesh, who informed Loka Kerala Sabha (LKS) about the incident. "I was informed by the agent that my mother met with an accident. At first he told me that it was just a minor incident. However, when we could not contact her even after a couple of weeks, we approached the LKS. My mother went to Malaysia on March 4 and the incident happened on March 8," said Ratheesh, who left for Malaysia on Monday to accompany his mother. Ratheesh passed on the information to the LKS representatives in Malaysia. It was through the preliminary investigation by Atmesh Pachatt, an LKS member in Malaysia, that the shocking details about Bhargavan came to light, said LKS project coordinator Akhil C S. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We are yet to track the exact reason as Bhargavan is not able to talk. The employer did not inform the police about the incident. Hence, we approached the embassy," said Atmesh. Further investigation revealed that Bhargavan was one of the 42 women, including her younger sister, who were trafficked to Malaysia on visiting visas under the false promise of work visas as domestic workers. It was also found that her sister and another woman were held captive in the agent's house. They have now been moved to a special shelter under the embassy's leadership, said Atmesh. The timely intervention of the Indian embassy's labour wing officials expedited actions against the employer and the agent. Due to the progress in Bhargavan's health condition, discussions between hospital authorities and embassy officials have paved the way for her to be brought home for further treatment. The diplomatic intervention by the Indian embassy, which ensured that all expenses for bringing the victim home were borne by the employer under the strength of legal actions against human trafficking, resulted in an air ambulance being arranged for Bhargavan. According to the schedule, she will be brought to Kochi on Thursday night in a special air ambulance of Malaysian Airlines. All arrangements have been made by NORKA at Ernakulam Medical College Hospital for further treatments. This is the first time a Malayali expatriate, a victim of human trafficking, is being brought home using an air ambulance.
