HANOI, July 12 (ANI): The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who died after a tourist speedboat capsized off the coast of Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, the Embassy of India in Vietnam said on Sunday.
In a post on X, the Embassy said the bodies will be transported to India after the completion of the necessary formalities. It added that the Embassy, along with the Consulate teams and Vietnamese authorities, remains committed to ensuring the earliest possible repatriation.
“The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who tragically passed away in yesterday’s boat accident have reached Ho Chi Minh City. After completion of formalities at Ho Chi Minh City, the mortal remains will be transported to India at the earliest. The Embassy and the Consulate teams are closely coordinating with the Vietnamese authorities, who are committed to providing all assistance for the earliest transportation of the mortal remains to India,” the Embassy said.
The Embassy also expressed hope for the speedy recovery of one survivor who remains hospitalized at Phu Quoc Hospital.
“We continue to pray for the early recovery of the one survivor at Phu Quoc Hospital,” it added.
The Embassy further said that 15 survivors of the boat accident have been discharged from the hospital and are returning to India.
“Of the two patients in critical care, one has been discharged and is travelling back to India. The other is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc. We continue to pray for his early recovery,” the Embassy said.
The tourist speedboat, AG 26751, operated by Ocean Pearl Island Company (Minh Huy Phu Quoc Trading and Tourism Co. Ltd.), was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it capsized about 400 meters off Hon May Rut Ngoai, according to Vietnamese news outlet VN Express International.
The outlet, citing the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), reported that a 57-year-old local man has been detained for alleged legal violations related to the boat accident.
Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has intervened to facilitate the early repatriation of the victims’ remains. District collectors have provided details of the designated recipients.
According to Andhra Pradesh Bhavan Special Commissioner Arja Srikanth, a request has been submitted through the e-Care portal to transport the mortal remains of Nallapeta Adiseshaiah Ravi Teja to Bengaluru, Gelli Jaya Lakshmi to Vijayawada, and Mudium Sreedhar to Chennai.
The Embassy of India has finalized the travel plan, and flight schedules are expected to be communicated later in the day.
Srikanth also said survivor Gelli Kishore developed critical complications during his transfer from Phu Quoc Government Hospital, forcing officials to postpone his evacuation. Kishore remains unconscious in the intensive care unit and is on advanced life support.
“MRI investigations revealed a small blood clot in the brain, followed by a mild cardiac episode. He has undergone an emergency cardiac procedure and, subject to stabilization, will be airlifted to Ho Chi Minh City for advanced medical care,” Srikanth said.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Kollu Ravindra has spoken with Kishore’s cousin, Santosh, who is at the hospital.
The Indian Ambassador to Vietnam remains in constant contact with the treating doctors, while Vietnam’s minister also visited the hospital to review Kishore’s condition.
“Despite language constraints, close coordination between the Embassy, Vietnamese authorities, medical teams, and the family is ensuring uninterrupted support. We pray for Mr. Kishore’s speedy recovery,” Srikanth said. (ANI)
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