NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: Bodies of 39 Indians killed in war-torn Iraq will be brought to India in a week’s time, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the families of the deceased today.
This was conveyed by the Minister during her meeting with families, who were “appreciative” of efforts made by the Government, specially by Sawraj and Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh, official sources said.
“The Minister told them that bodies will be brought to India in a week’s time and Singh will go to Iraq to oversee the entire process,” a source said.
Singh is expected to fly out soon in a cargo plane to get bodies, sources said. (AGENCIES)