Sopore, Nov 4: In a tragic incident, a young medical student from Sopore in north Kashmir was found dead in Bangladesh on Wednesday, leaving his family devastated and triggering an urgent appeal to the Government of India for immediate intervention to bring his mortal remains back home.
The deceased, identified as Adnan Altaf Rather, son of Mohammad Altaf Rather and a resident of Bunapora Dangerpora, Sopore, was pursuing his MBBS degree at Eastern Medical College in Cumilla, Bangladesh, and was reportedly in the final semester of his medical studies. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through his family and the wider community in Sopore, where the news has been received with profound grief.
According to reports, Adnan's body was recovered from a waterbody in BurichangUpazila of Bangladesh on Wednesday morning, nearly two days after he was reported missing. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent death remain unclear, and the exact cause of death is yet to be established.
As per the account shared by his family, Adnan had returned to Bangladesh around 15 days ago after spending some time with his family in Kashmir. His mother had also accompanied him during the return journey.
The family said they lost contact with Adnan two days ago, following which they became increasingly concerned and approached his friends in Bangladesh to ascertain his whereabouts. His friends subsequently informed them that he had gone missing. The family was later informed about the recovery of his body, turning their concerns into an unbearable tragedy.
Adding to the family's distress, Adnan's mother, who is presently in Bangladesh, has reportedly been hospitalised following the tragic incident and is said to be in an unstable condition. The family is facing an extremely difficult situation as they struggle to cope with the loss while simultaneously seeking assistance to bring the deceased student back to his native place.
A family member, while speaking to the media, said that they had approached the authorities and sought immediate government intervention for the early repatriation of Adnan's mortal remains.
The family has also contacted the Chief Minister's Office, seeking assistance and coordination with the concerned authorities to expedite the necessary formalities.
Meanwhile, the bereaved family has made an earnest appeal to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to extend all possible assistance, complete the required documentation and facilitate the transportation of Adnan's body to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest.
The tragic death of the young student, who was reportedly close to completing his medical education, has left his family shattered, with relatives and well-wishers hoping for swift diplomatic and administrative intervention during this difficult hour.
The circumstances surrounding Adnan Altaf's death remain unknown, and further details are awaited from the concerned authorities in Bangladesh.