Kerala sailor killed in Russian ship attack was only child, got engaged 3 months ago
Three months ago, 26-year-old Akhil Joyan got engaged in his hometown in Kerala's Kasargod district. A month ago, he rejoined work and was to get
Three months ago, 26-year-old Akhil Joyan got engaged in his hometown in Kerala's Kasargod district. A month ago, he rejoined work and was to get married in April next year. A merchant navy officer, he is among four Indians who were killed on Sunday in a Russian attack on a cargo ship off Ukraine. Akhil was a native of Vellarikkundu in Kerala's Kasaragod district, and the only son of his parents.
Shobi Joseph, ward member of Vellarikkundu, said that the 26-year-old's family received an email from his shipping company informing them of his death on Monday evening. Read Full Story Joseph described Akhil, who joined the merchant navy at 19, as a disciplined young person, who was also a popular tug-of-war player in his neighbourhood. His father works at an electrical shop while his mother is an insurance agent. His family had recently built a house and depended largely on their only child for their future.
The Kerala CMO said that it has directed the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Department to coordinate with the Russian Consulate and the Ministry of External Affairs to obtain further details. Joseph said that Akhil's family is also in touch with the local MP and MLA to facilitate the repatriation of his body and complete other formalities. Meanwhile, India has summoned the Russian envoy Vladimir Ladanov to convey New Delhi's strong objection to the attack on the ship.
The attack was launched when the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel MV Golden Leo was departing Ukraine's Port of Odesa on Sunday. It had as many as 17 crew members, including five Indians. The External Affairs Ministry said that while four Indians were killed, one was hospitalised in a critical condition. Ends
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