Swaraj promises help to family whose 3 members died in US car crash

July 17, 2016 22:03

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said government would help a Kalyan-based family in arranging for cremating bodies of its three members killed in a road accident in Long Island in the US.

IT professional Chandan Gavai, 38, and his parents -- Archana Gavai, 60, and Kamalnayan Gavai, 74 -- were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in was hit head-on by a truck on July 4.

Chandan's 32-year-old wife suffered life-threatening burns and is in comma. The couple's 11-month-old son survived the crash and is under treatment. The Gavai family members in India were finding it difficult to bring back the bodies for cremation due to high expenses involved. Yesterday, Swaraj had promised to help the family after she came to know of their difficulty.

Swaraj today said India's Consulate General in New York has suggested the family to cremate Chandan's parents in New York. She said as per US laws, Chandan's body cannot be cremated as his wife is in coma and unable to give consent.

Swaraj said the Consulate General suggested the family that Chandan's mortal remains be buried as his wife Manisha alone can give consent for his cremation.

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