Geologist killed in Sikkim tunnel accident cremated in Kottayam
Aneesh Mohan, a geologist with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, was cremated in Kerala following his death in a landslide at a tunnel construction site in Sikkim. The state government assisted in repatriating his remains for the funeral.
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The incident highlights the occupational hazards faced by professionals in infrastructure development and the role of government in supporting families during such tragedies.
The mortal remains of Aneesh Mohan, 43, a geologist who was killed in a landslide at a tunnel construction site in Sikkim, were cremated at his residence at Pathazhakkuzhy in Pampady on Saturday. The funeral was held in the evening after members of the public paid their last respects. Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph paid homage on behalf of the Kerala government.
The process of bringing the body back to Kerala was expedited following the intervention of the State government. The mortal remains were transported by ambulance from Sikkim to Kolkata airport, where they arrived by around noon on Friday. The body was embalmed in a specially arranged mobile unit before being flown to Kochi. It reached the airport on Saturday morning and was later taken by ambulance to his residence in Kottayam.
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