The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has reached out to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting assistance in bringing back the body of Bilal Manzoor Ganie, a Kashmiri youth who passed away in Saudi Arabia. Bilal, a nursing assistant at Aaba International Hospital in Saudi Arabia, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on April 4 and was pronounced dead at the hospital. His death has deeply saddened his community in Sogam’ Chountiwari, Lolab, Kupwara district.
The JKSA highlighted Bilal’s dedication and hard work, emphasizing the impact of his loss on his family and the community. The association has formally contacted the External Affairs Minister to facilitate the repatriation process, ensuring that Bilal’s last rites are conducted in accordance with his family’s cultural and religious customs. Recognizing the complexities involved in such cases, the JKSA has pledged full cooperation with the authorities to expedite the repatriation.
Expressing optimism for a prompt response from the Ministry of External Affairs, the JKSA commended the ongoing efforts to support Indian citizens abroad in times of need. The association stands prepared to assist in coordinating the repatriation process, working closely with the family, hospital, local contacts, and diplomatic missions to ensure a dignified and efficient return of Bilal’s remains.
