Mortal remains of siblings, who died in US-fire, reach Hyderabad
The bodies of three teenage siblings from Telangana, who were among four people killed in a fire at a house in Tennessee, USA, two days before Christmas, have been brought in Hyderabad, Telangana. The family members and officials from Telangana state minorities commission were among those who received the bodies at the Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport. Read the details here.
Funeral service conducted in Nalgonda district today
The deceased were Sathwika Sharon Naik Kethavath (17), Aaron Suhas Naik Kethavath (15) and Joy Suchitra Naik Kethavath (14), a family member K Prem Kumar said. A service was held at the Narayanguda Baptist Church after which the bodies were taken to their native place in Nalgonda district, Telangana. The funeral service was conducted in the district today, Kumar said.
Telangana government had made arrangements to bring the bodies back
The Telangana government had made the arrangements to bring the bodies back. A statement from the Coudriets church had earlier said, "A fire started around 11 pm at the Coudriet home on December 23. The Coudriet family was celebrating Christmas with the three teenagers." The teens were attending an academy in the US. The Naik family are missionaries in India, who the church supports.
