Key facts
- Rahul Gandhi has urged the government to bring back the mortal remains of Nishanth Uirthanathan.
- Uirthanathan died aboard the MT Celestial on June 11 due to medical complications.
- The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with ship management and Omani authorities for repatriation.
- Gandhi criticized the government's response as being like an "obedient servant" to foreign powers.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called on the Indian government to expedite the repatriation of the mortal remains of Nishanth Uirthanathan, an Indian national who died aboard the MT Celestial due to medical complications on June 11. Gandhi criticized the government's response, calling it an "obedient servant" to foreign powers.
The Embassy of India in Muscat confirmed Uirthanathan's death and stated that efforts are underway to facilitate the earliest possible disembarkation and repatriation of his mortal remains. The embassy has been in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating closely with all concerned stakeholders.
Earlier, the embassy had posted on X, "An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, passed away due to medical complications. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port. The Embassy has been in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating closely with all concerned stakeholders. Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time."