In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan described the situation as unfortunate and emphasised that raising the issue was necessary despite their reluctance to create controversy during such distressing times.
The deputy Chief Ministers- KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida- received the bodies at the port and paid their last respects to the departed souls.
The Union Minister has conveyed this to the family members of Benoy who arrived at Kochi airport to receive the mortal remains of Benoy.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ministers, Suresh Gopi and Opposition leader VD Satheesan received the mortal remains of the 23 victims from the state at the airport.
As many as 24 Keralites lost their lives in the building fire in Kuwait.
Singh informed that the bodies of the victims were charred beyond recognition and DNA tests were underway to ascertain their identities.
