Published Nov 11, 2026 | 9:29 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 11, 2026 | 9:40 PM
NORKA-Roots is coordinating with the Indian High Commission in Malaysia
Synopsis: The Keralam government has begun arrangements to repatriate the bodies of Linil Chundakkattil, 44, from Kozhikode, and Bhaskaran Aneesh, 35, from Piravom, who died in flash floods in Selangor, Malaysia, on 9 November during a Deepavali excursion. Search operations are continuing for Raghunath Manikoth, 48, from Kannur, who went missing in the floods.
The Keralam government has initiated steps to repatriate the bodies of two Malayalis who died in flash floods in Selangor, Malaysia, during an excursion organised as part of Deepavali celebrations on 9 November. Search operations are continuing for another Malayali, Raghunath Manikoth (48), a native of Kannur, who went missing in the floods.
The deceased have been identified as Linil Chundakkattil (44), a native of Kozhikode, and Bhaskaran Aneesh (35), from Piravom in Ernakulam district. Post-mortem examinations of both victims have been completed, and arrangements are under way to repatriate their bodies.
NORKA-Roots is coordinating with the Indian High Commission in Malaysia and the hospital authorities to complete the formalities and secure the release of the bodies. Representatives of Malayali organisations in Malaysia are assisting with the local procedures.
Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob have directed the authorities to coordinate the efforts and expedite the repatriation process.
G Devarajan, Special Representative of the Keralam Government in Delhi, is also in touch with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
(Edited by Dese Gowda with inputs from Dileep V Kumar)
