The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who tragically died in a boat accident in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island will be transported to India from Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. The incident occurred when a tourist boat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Phu Quoc Island, resulting in the loss of 15 lives, including 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu.
The Vietnam Airlines flight VN979 is scheduled to depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 6:00 p.m. local time and is expected to arrive at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 9:35 p.m. Indian time. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has informed the respective state governments to coordinate with the affected families for the onward journey of the mortal remains to their final destinations.
Vietnamese authorities have detained and initiated criminal proceedings against the captain of the boat, 57-year-old Nguyen Hong Hai, over alleged legal violations. The boat was carrying around 32 Indian tourists, with passengers from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. The vessel overturned while cruising in waters south of Phu Quoc, a popular tourist spot in southern Vietnam.
15 Indian Nationals Killed in Vietnam Boat Accident to be Repatriated
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