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Mortal remains of two Kerala residents killed in German fire arrive home

Two Kerala residents who died in a fire accident in Germany have been brought back to their home state. The mortal remains of the third victim are expected to arrive on Friday evening.

LSN India · 23 October 2026

Mortal remains of two Kerala residents killed in German fire arrive home

The bodies of two Kerala residents who perished in a fire incident in Germany have been repatriated and brought back to Kerala. The tragic accident claimed the lives of at least three people from the state who were residing in Germany at the time of the incident.

The mortal remains of the two victims arrived following completion of necessary formalities and legal procedures in Germany. Their families have been notified of the return of their loved ones, with arrangements being made for final rites.

The body of the third victim from Kerala is scheduled to arrive on Friday night, completing the repatriation of all three deceased residents. The Indian embassy and state authorities coordinated the process of bringing the mortal remains back to India.

The incident has cast a shadow over the Kerala diaspora in Germany, highlighting safety concerns among expatriates. State officials and representatives are expected to coordinate with the bereaved families to provide necessary support during this period of grief.